WHAUP investing 29 billion baht in renewable energy

WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) plans to invest 29 billion baht in renewable energy development from 2025 to 2029. About 75% of this budget will focus on solar power, while the rest will support water supply and wastewater treatment services. WHAUP aims to increase its power generation capacity by 220 megawatts this year, reaching a total of 1,185 megawatts. Currently, 45% of its power supply comes from renewable sources, with plans to meet the needs of companies requiring clean energy. In the second quarter, WHAUP will pilot a peer-to-peer power trading project among factories in Rayong and Chon Buri. The initiative will involve 49 firms and aims to test a micro grid system under the Energy Regulatory Commission's sandbox program.