Banpu Infinergy Company Limited, a one-stop service provider of total solar energy solutions and a subsidiary of Banpu Public Company Limited, the leading integrated energy company in Asia-Pacific, will showcase its solar energy innovations at the Asean Sustainable Energy Week 2018 from 6-9 June at the BITEC Bangna Exhibition Centre .

Visitors to the Banpu Infinergy booth will have the opportunity to understand and experience the inner workings of solar energy innovations through virtual reality technology. Through interactive touch screens and visually appealing graphics, the interactive floor zone at the Banpu Infinergy booth is designed to encourage visitors to learn more about the key elements of the Smart Community concept and the ways in which the adoption of technology can efficiently help manage energy use.

Somruedee Chaimongkol, chief executive officer of Banpu Plc and director of Banpu Infinergy Co Ltd said: “We are delighted to join the Asean Sustainable Energy Week 2018 to drive Thailand’s development towards the Smart Community vision. Under Banpu Group’s Greener and Smarter strategy, we are also committed to helping the country and the Asia-Pacific region’s transition to a future of energy sustainability through our energy solutions that are affordable, reliable and eco-friendly.

Visitors to the Banpu Infinergy booth will see the potential of the Banpu Infinergy team, our expertise in solar energy innovations and our strength in providing a customer-centric One Stop Service.”

In addition to showcasing technologies and smart electric vehicle energy solutions, Banpu infinergy will be offering a variety of one-stop solar energy service packages such as the Signature Infinergy Package, the Smart Infinergy Package and the Simple Infinergy Package, all catering to customer needs across different industries.

Rooftop solar power system for Chiang Mai University

BCPG Public Company Limited has been selected to install 12- MW rooftop solar power system for Chiang Mai University to help with energy conservation and promote the use of renewable energy by selling electricity to the university for a period of 20 years.

Bundit Sapianchai, president and CEO, BCPG Plc, said that the company has been selected by Chiang Mai University (CMU) to install 12-MW rooftop solar power system in Suan Sak, Suan Dok and Mae Hia areas to sell electricity to the university for 20 years. The company will also install a smart distribution network that connects and communicates with the University’s Smart Campus Management Center through CMU’s existing information technology system.

BCPG will jointly develop Chiang Mai University towards becoming a smart and clean campus under the University’s Master Plan for Energy and the Environment. The company plans to use peer-to-peer trading platform using blockchain technology developed by Power Ledger, BCPG’s partner in digital energy, to study consumers’ energy consumption behaviour.

It will also install an EV charging station to study the usage behavior of electric cars in the university. The information from both projects will be used to support the development of CMU’s smart campus program.

Certification for aquaculture feed meal production

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) has obtained FAMI-QS certification to assure the premix additives use in its aquaculture feed meal production are safe and traceability.

The certification reflects the company’s commitment to deliver high quality and safety food products adhering with global standards for consumers worldwide.

It also shows strong intention of responsibility through the best inspection food safety deepening in every raw material and manufacturing.

Sumeth Hutinthawong, commercial manager of Bureau Veritas (Thailand) Ltd, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification organisation, said CPF’s receipt of FAMI-QS reflects the company’s leadership on food quality and safety based on European animal feed regulations, which uses traceability and legality of feed additive as standard. The certification was granted to the company’s Premix Division for aquaculture feed.

“This standard helps reinforce consumers’ confidence in CPF and its suppliers on responsibly food production in terms of product quality assurance throughout the supply chain. This achievement is one of the key progress of CPF’s sustainable food production,” said Sumeth.