TotalEnergies ENEOS and S. Kijchai Enterprise, a prominent wood-based panel manufacturer in Thailand, are working together to decarbonize their Thai facility. Their latest initiative involves the installation of a 1.8-megawatt-peak (MWp) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the company's property, marking their second partnership following a successful solar roof project in 2019. This innovative PV system, equipped with over 3,000 modules, is expected to generate approximately 2,650 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity annually.
The significance of this project extends beyond mere energy generation; it also holds the promise of substantial cost reductions for S. Kijchai while significantly reducing the company's carbon footprint. The estimated impact is a reduction of 1,125 tons of CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting roughly 16,800 trees.
Under the terms of the agreement, TotalEnergies ENEOS is taking full responsibility for funding, installing, and operating the solar system, while S. Kijchai will exclusively pay for the electricity generated over the next 12 years.
Elodie Renaud, the Director of TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “As a leading solar service provider known for our robust technical experience in deploying renewable energy solutions on highly technical and complex sites, we are delighted to be trusted by S. Kijchai again as the solar energy partner of choice. This second project with S. Kijchai is particularly strategic for TotalEnergies ENEOS as it is our first floating project in the APAC region, and a key reference for future development. TotalEnergies ENEOS is committed to supporting manufacturing companies like S. Kijchai in driving down their carbon footprint, to support them in their transition towards clean energy.” This partnership between TotalEnergies ENEOS and S. Kijchai Enterprise not only signifies a significant step in the transition toward renewable energy but also highlights the growing importance of sustainable practices within the manufacturing industry.
