Mon Sep 23 22:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Renewable Energy Scheme Back on Track After Legal Dispute Resolved
**Bangkok, Thailand** – The long-awaited second phase of Thailand’s 3.6-gigawatt renewable energy scheme is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024, following the resolution of a legal dispute.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) had faced delays in implementing the scheme’s second phase after a court ruling suspended the purchase of 1,500 megawatts of wind power. The ruling stemmed from a complaint filed by Energy Absolute (EA), accusing the ERC of lacking transparency in the first phase auction process.
However, EA recently withdrew its complaint, paving the way for the ERC to resume the scheme’s second phase. While the reasons behind EA’s decision remain undisclosed, the ERC will now await a court statement clarifying the issue before launching a new auction.
To avoid future legal disputes, the ERC is taking steps to ensure the auction process is fair and transparent. This includes revising the selection criteria for power plant developers, who will be carefully screened to ensure compliance.
Developers who qualified for the first phase but were not awarded project licences will be prioritized for the second phase. The scheme will include solar and wind farms, as well as industrial waste-to-energy projects.
The ERC is currently in the process of selecting new board members to oversee the second phase and further refine the selection process.
This news marks a significant step forward for Thailand’s ambitious renewable energy targets, with the second phase of the scheme poised to deliver a substantial boost to the country’s clean energy generation capacity.
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