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GPSC seeks mini nuclear, wind, solar for energy future

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Key Quotes

ศิริเมธ ลี้ภากรณ์
"Regarding SMR, it is expected to be clear this year. Initially, we will hold less than 25% in foreign operating SMR companies to study technology and prepare the team. Clarity is expected this year."
เรื่องของ SMR คาดว่าจะชัดเจนภายในปีนี้ เบื้องต้นเราจะถือหุ้นบริษัท SMR ที่เดินเครื่องผลิต(COD)ในต่างประเทศ คาดถือหุ้นน้อยกว่า 25% เพื่อศึกษาเทคโนโลยีและเตรียมความพร้อมทีมงาน คาดว่าจะมีความชัดเจนในปีนี้

Key Entities

Organization

Global Power Synergy Company Public Company Limited(GPSC)ℹ️
Company exploring advanced energy solutions including SMRs, hybrid power in India, and integrated renewables in Laos and Taiwan.
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)(กฟผ.)ℹ️
The organization that will operate the first 600 MW SMR project in Thailand.
Avaada Energy Private Limited
Indian clean energy platform in which GPSC is a partner, focused on hybrid solar and battery systems.
Avaada Energy Private Limited(AEPL)
Abbreviation for Avaada Energy Private Limited, an Indian clean energy platform.
Avaada Group
The parent group of Avaada Energy Private Limited, an Indian clean energy platform.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners(บริษัท โคเปนเฮเกน อินฟราสตัคเจอร์ พาร์ทเนอร์ส)ℹ️
Global partner from Denmark collaborating with GPSC to build a large Wind Farm in Savannakhet Province, Laos.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners(CIP)ℹ️
Abbreviation for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a global partner in renewable energy projects.
GETZ
A subsidiary company within GPSC being developed to become a leading EPC contractor for large, reliable projects.
GETZ(GTZ)
Alternative designation for GETZ, a GPSC subsidiary focused on EPC services.
PTT Group(กลุ่ม ปตท.)ℹ️
The larger conglomerate to which GPSC belongs, supporting its carbon management and innovation through the G-Net team.

Person

Sirimet Leephakorn(ศิริเมธ ลี้ภากรณ์)
Managing Director and Acting Chief Operating Officer of GPSC, discussing the company's energy initiatives.

Technology

Small Modular Reactorℹ️
A smaller, safer type of nuclear reactor technology being studied by GPSC, utilizing molten salt.

Material

Molten Salt(Chlorinated)ℹ️
A key component in the new nuclear reactor technology being studied by GPSC, used instead of water for its heat resistance.

Law

Power Development Plan(PDP)
Thailand's national plan for electricity generation, which GPSC is awaiting for SMR integration.

Place

Lao People's Democratic Republic(สปป.ลาว)ℹ️
Country where GPSC is developing integrated renewable energy models combining solar, wind, and hydropower.
Huay Ho(ห้วยเหาะ)
A reservoir in Laos being considered as a 'natural battery' for integrated renewable energy projects by GPSC.
Xayaburi(ไซยบุรี)ℹ️
A dam location in Laos being considered as a 'natural battery' for integrated renewable energy projects by GPSC.
Savannakhet Province(แขวงสะหวันนะเขต)ℹ️
Province in Laos where GPSC and CIP are preparing to build a large Wind Farm.
Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️
Location where GPSC is undertaking Offshore Wind Farm and Solar Rooftop projects.