GULF Powers Clean Energy Dialogue, Welcoming Bhutanese and NEDA Leaders to Landmark Solar with BESS Facility

Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) demonstrated its leadership in renewable energy by hosting a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) at its state-of-the-art Breeze and Shine Power plant. The facility stands as Thailand's largest solar farm complete with an integrated battery energy storage system.

Mr. Predee Daochai, Chairman of the Board, and Mrs. Porntipa Chinvetkitvanit, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, GULF, welcomed the delegation, which was led by H.E. Dasho Bharat Tamang, Chairman of Bhutan’s Privy Council, representatives from NORION Renewal Energy Limited (NREL) and Colonel Saranyu Viriyavejakul, Vice President and Acting President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA).

This site visit is part of the cooperation between NEDA and the Kingdom of Bhutan, aimed at exchanging knowledge and technology to jointly develop clean energy projects. The visit to GULF's facility highlights its crucial role as the developer of a successful, operational model project. It also serves as a platform for practical knowledge exchange, encouraging the Kingdom of Bhutan and NEDA to apply this successful model to accelerate the tangible development of clean energy projects in the region, which will in turn lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The Breeze and Shine Power plant, a key asset in the GULF portfolio, integrates photovoltaic panel technology with a state-of-the-art battery energy storage system. With an installed capacity of 177 megawatts and a contracted capacity of 75 megawatts, the plant began commercial operations on December 31, 2024. Its energy storage system is a pivotal feature, ensuring a stable and efficient supply of clean energy by overcoming the intermittency of solar power. This facility positions GULF as a key contributor to Thailand’s secure and sustainable energy transition.