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Thailand Plans 60% Clean-Energy Rule for Data Centres
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Data centres in Thailand would be required to source at least 60% of their electricity from clean energy under proposed minimum standards that the government aims to issue within one month.
Key facts
- Six large standalone projects have sought approval since 2021–2022
- The National Data Centre Business Policy Committee agreed at its first meeting on Friday to establish four subcommittees covering economic benefits, infrastructure, building and location safety, and environmental standards
- The regulatory push follows controversy over the EDGNEX BKK01 data centre near Rama IX, where authorities found about 200,000 litres of diesel stored without a permit after residents complained of a strong fuel odour
- Bangkok estimates that the capital has about 30–40 data centres, mostly older facilities operated internally by private companies
Summary
The National Data Centre Business Policy Committee agreed at its first meeting on Friday to establish four subcommittees covering economic benefits, infrastructure, building and location safety, and environmental standards. Government agencies were ordered to consolidate industry data within one week.
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said data centres would receive a separate electricity tariff to prevent their heavy consumption from raising household bills. Operators will also face grid-connection requirements and safety standards for backup batteries, generators and diesel storage.