Mr. Somkiat Masunthasuwun, Chief Executive Officer of WHA Utilities and Power PCL (WHAUP), announced the completion of the first phase of the Solar Rooftop installation project at Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand)'s facility, with a capacity of 19.44 MW. Commercial operations started in January 2023. The company also recently signed a Power Purchase Agreement for the second phase of Solar Rooftop at Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand), with a capacity of 4.80 MW. Covering a rooftop area of 40,000 square meters, Phase 2 is expected to be completed by 2024. This reflects the customer's trust in WHAUP since it relocated its production in 2018 to a 280-rai facility in WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 3, which is also in the EEC. Meanwhile, the success of this project with a combined capacity of 24.24 MW reinforces WHAUP's position as Thailand's largest Solar Rooftop builder and operator, and reflects its ability to provide integrated solar rooftop installation services. With Phases 1 and 2, CO2 emissions will be offset by 445,251 tons for the 25-year contract period.
"This solar project will make the total electricity-generating capacity, based on WHAUP's shareholding equity, exceed 703.19 MW. Moreover, WHAUP is determined to be a leading provider of renewable and developing energy innovations. It will move forward with investments in the solar power business, together with the development of technology, which will help drive the industry towards sustainable growth."
Meanwhile, Mr. Zhang You Gan, Managing Director of Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chengshan Group, said he was pleased to sign the Power Purchase Agreement for the Solar Rooftop Project Phase 2 with a capacity of 4.80 MW. Actively responding to national development philosophy of green, low-carbon and high-quality, and the philosophy of green Silk Road, Prinx Chengshan Holding Co., Ltd. is dedicated to building green factory at home and overseas. Prinx Chengshan Holding Co., Ltd. deeply integrates green industry and traditional manufacturing industry with practical deeds, and ensures ecological safety. Now that the first phase has been completed and has been successfully put into operations. The continuing collaboration with WHA Utilities and Power Plc will enable Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand) to generate a total of 24.24 MW using solar power. The new project will enhance our green development partnership, and further promote a community of life for man and nature.
"This solar rooftop project will benefit both parties and help the environment in the long term. Moreover, it will help Prinx Chengshan achieve its goal to reduce energy costs and contribute in protecting the environment. With the first phase, CO2 emissions will be offset by 357,118 tons throughout the 25-year contract period. With the second phase, CO2 emission will be offset by 88,133 tons, while reducing global warming and the greenhouse effect".
Source: Media Planner Consultant
