Thailand Approves $9.2 Billion Floating Solar Scheme Across Nine Reservoirs
Thailand's National Energy Policy Council approved a 9.2 billion dollar, 4.8 gigawatt floating solar programme across nine reservoirs on May 19, 2026.
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Thailand's National Energy Policy Council approved a 9.2 billion dollar, 4.8 gigawatt floating solar programme across nine reservoirs on May 19, 2026.
Thailand imposes a six-month fishing ban across 12,000 sq km of spawning grounds in the Gulf of Thailand as fish stocks drop to 15% of 1990 levels.
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