Thai Airways and GreenYellow Collaborate on Solar Power Generation Project

Strategic Insights -

Thai Airways Public Company Limited has partnered with GreenYellow (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to invest in a comprehensive solar power generation system at its Head Office. The 20-year agreement will see the installation of a 999.7 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar system, generating 1,359 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 589 tonnes per year. This marks a significant step in Thai Airways' commitment to sustainable operations and reducing its environmental impact.

Key Takeaways:

  • The solar power generation system will have a total installed capacity of 999.7 kWp and is expected to generate 1,359 MWh of electricity annually.
  • The system will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 589 tonnes per year, aligning with Thai Airways' sustainability management policy.
  • Thai Airways aims to drive environmentally friendly and sustainable operations, with key objectives including minimising environmental impact, promoting resource efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the transition to clean energy.
  • The partnership with GreenYellow marks a significant milestone for GreenYellow in expanding its role into the aviation sector, with the company having consistently initiated and operated solar energy projects and energy efficiency solutions with leading organisations in Thailand.
  • GreenYellow has a total installed capacity exceeding 200 MWp and an annual reduction of over 150,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions across Thailand's industrial and commercial sectors.

Statistics:

  • The solar power generation system will have a total installed capacity of 999.7 kWp.
  • The system is expected to generate 1,359 MWh of electricity annually.
  • The system will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 589 tonnes per year.
  • GreenYellow has a total installed capacity exceeding 200 MWp across Thailand's industrial and commercial sectors.
  • GreenYellow has achieved an annual reduction of over 150,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions across Thailand.

Sources:

  • Thai Airways Public Company Limited press release, [Date: Not specified in the source material]
  • GreenYellow (Thailand) Co., Ltd. press release, [Date: Not specified in the source material]
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) website, [Source URL: Not specified in the source material]
  • GreenYellow website, [Source URL: www.greenyellow.co.th]
  • LINE Official Account of GreenYellow Thailand, [Source URL: Not specified in the source material]