INNOPOWER Company Limited extended its collaboration with the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) by hosting the Clean Energy Roadmap event at DEPA’s Thailand Digital Valley in Chonburi province to enhance clean energy preparedness for industrial operators in the eastern region.
Specifically targeting the automotive, electronics, and data center sectors, the event provided a platform for exchange with experts from RE100 and EnergyTag, two international organizations active in clean energy, to share new directions and key concepts businesses should monitor.
This event is part of the ongoing collaboration under the MOU between INNOPOWER and EECO to build capabilities that help entrepreneurs clearly understand how to adopt clean energy in their operations—from setting carbon reduction goals and sourcing renewable energy to assessing costs and organizational readiness to choose the best approach for their business.
Atip Tantivorawong, Chief Executive Officer of INNOPOWER, said that preparing Thailand’s industries starts with understanding global trends and standards, as partners and supply chains worldwide are increasingly tightening clean energy requirements. INNOPOWER acts as a Decarbonization Partner, connecting knowledge and strategies to practical business applications.
The event aims to empower local industrial operators to recognize market directions, available options, and real-world examples, enabling each organization to evaluate readiness, elevate operations, and confidently set sustainability goals tailored to their business.
A highlight was the participation of RE100 and EnergyTag as keynote speakers, giving Thai operators direct access to international expertise. A key topic was the approach to Round-the-Clock Renewables (RE-RTC), focusing on aligning renewable energy procurement with electricity consumption around the clock.
The discussion also clarified the differences between Hourly Matching and Annual Matching, highlighting a shift from annual overview toward aligning clean energy use with consumption patterns throughout the day.
Beyond international perspectives, INNOPOWER shared its Decarbonization experience, offering business-applicable guidance on renewable energy sourcing, energy efficiency improvements, and selecting cost- and operation-appropriate strategies, illustrating opportunities and challenges.
The event also provided lessons from practical implementation and strengthened operators' awareness of global standards to enhance operations and prepare for energy transitions critical for business success and competitiveness in global markets.
Another key segment was the Decarbonization Clinic, where entrepreneurs brought their own challenges related to costs, data, organizational readiness, and energy sourcing options to collaboratively identify obstacles and necessary preparations for the next steps.
By combining industry understanding with global insights from RE100 and EnergyTag’s expertise in hourly energy tracking, the event helped businesses clarify the clean energy roadmap and apply knowledge and strategies suited to their operations to meet growing clean energy demands impacting competitiveness.
/withdraw cash at Big C/ (No translation needed; fragment) Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited now offers cash withdrawal services at all branches nationwide, including Big C Hypermarkets and Big C Minis. The service supports transactions via Kasikornbank (KBANK), Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), and cash withdrawals without a bank account through Boonterm, expanding customers' cash access options. Withdrawals can be made up to 3,000 baht per transaction, subject to each provider's terms.
This service facilitates easier cash access for customers, whether for daily spending or in-store purchases, requiring identity verification via national ID card with clear and secure procedures. For eligible services, it reduces time and travel to ATMs or bank branches.
Asawin Techajaroenvikul, CEO and Managing Director of Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited, said that Big C continuously develops branches to meet customers' daily needs, not only for shopping but also by bringing essential services closer to customers and communities. Expanding cash withdrawal service to all branches nationwide is one way to make necessary services more accessible and reflects Big C’s commitment to tailoring branches to local lifestyles.
Opening cash withdrawal services at all branches nationwide marks another step for Big C to evolve branches beyond shopping spaces into community hubs offering essential goods and services in one place, while continuing to develop its network in line with changing consumer needs.
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Homepaint Outlet, Thailand’s leading wholesale paint retailer with 24 years of experience and 20 branches in Bangkok and surrounding areas, announced a major business partnership with Q-CHANG, a platform connecting quality professional contractors and comprehensive home care services, launching house painting and waterproofing services. This marks the first integration of strengths between a paint retailer and a professional contractor service platform, elevating home care standards to meet customer needs through a wide selection of paint products alongside access to vetted and trained professional contractors in one place, ensuring maximum confidence in every job.