WHAUP Partners with Soh Farm to Launch Solar Farm Supporting Clean Energy

WHAUP has partnered with Soh Farm to develop a solar power generation project and energy storage system spanning over 65 rai in Lopburi Province, supporting clean energy for industrial, agricultural, and food businesses. Akarin Prathuangsit, Chief Executive Officer of WHAUP (W.H.A. Utilities & Power Public Company Limited), announced that the company is advancing comprehensive renewable energy solutions across Thailand and Vietnam to meet rising clean energy demand in industrial sectors while supporting business partners' transition to decarbonization. The company has recently signed a contract with Soh Farm to install a 10 MW ground-mounted solar farm alongside a 20 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), representing a significant project reflecting the trend toward clean energy adoption combined with smart energy management technology in industry. The installation is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026. Following this latest agreement, WHAUP's total solar power generation capacity for Soh Farm has increased to 56.47 MW, with a combined 20 MWh BESS system, reinforcing long-term cooperation between both organizations in deploying clean energy efficiently. "Integrating a solar farm with a BESS system is a crucial step in elevating renewable energy solutions from mere electricity generation to comprehensive energy management," Akarin stated. "This not only helps customers maximize solar energy efficiency but also strengthens energy stability, reduces electricity cost volatility, and increases energy flexibility for industrial users—essential factors in driving sustainable decarbonization." Jaruwan Chotthewanya, Head of International Marketing, Head of Accounting and Finance, and Board Secretary of Soh Farm, noted that the company continues to drive business operations alongside environmental goals under its Go Green initiative. "Our partnership with WHAUP represents another critical step in introducing clean energy innovation to support our operations and advance our Net Zero targets," Jaruwan stated. The project is expected to help Soh Farm reduce average annual energy costs by over 21 million baht, totaling more than 294 million baht throughout the contract period. Over the project's 30-year lifespan, energy cost savings could reach as high as 1.647 billion baht, marking a significant turning point in strengthening energy stability for businesses in Lopburi Province while enhancing competitiveness through tangible operational cost reductions.