WHA Utilities and Power Expands Renewable Energy Business with Saha Farms Group

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WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of WHA Corp, has entered into a partnership with Saha Farms Group to supply multi-platform solar power to the agricultural manufacturer. The partnership involves the development of 14 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 46.5 megawatts, marking a significant expansion of WHAUP's renewable energy business beyond industrial estates. The projects will commence commercial operations in the fourth quarter of this year and are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) annually.

Key Takeaways:

  • WHAUP is expanding its renewable energy business by supplying solar power to Saha Farms Group, a Thai agricultural manufacturer.
  • The partnership involves 14 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 46.5 megawatts, marking a significant expansion of WHAUP's renewable energy business.
  • The facilities are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) annually.
  • The partnership is a crucial component of Saha Farms' comprehensive sustainability strategy, with the goal of integrating clean energy into all operations, from production and transportation to logistics.
  • WHAUP emphasizes the use of innovation to enhance energy management efficiency, with all systems integrated under its unified operations centre.
  • The solar partnership will support Saha Farms' ambitious "Go Green" mission, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable practices throughout the company.

Statistics:

  • Total capacity of the 14 solar power projects: 46.5 megawatts
  • Expected reduction in greenhouse gas emissions: up to 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) annually
  • Estimated total greenhouse gas reduction from the 14 projects: roughly 22,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per year
  • Capacity of the 20MW solar farm in Phetchabun: 20 megawatts
  • Capacity of the 9.7MW floating solar farm built in the compound of Saha Farm Co: 9.7 megawatts
  • Total greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the two key projects: roughly 22,000 tCO2e per year

Sources:

  • Thai industrial land developer WHA Corp
  • Set-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP)
  • Saha Farms Group, a Thai agricultural manufacturer
  • Somkiat Masunthasuwun, chief executive of WHAUP
  • Jaruwan Chotitawan, finance chief and head of marketing at Saha Farm