Within this cooperation, REpow contributes as a project developer and private sector partner, offering a portfolio of four biomass power plants and complementary composting plants to directly address one of Thailand’s most urgent environmental challenges: PM2.5 air pollution from open burning of agricultural residues.

Our Contribution under TGC EMC

As part of the GIZ TGC EMC framework, REpoweri is developing four utility-scale biomass power plants with a combined installed capacity of 168.36 MWe. These facilities will utilize 1,628,474 tons of rice straw and 1,065,721 tons of sugarcane leaves per year as sustainable feedstock, secured through long-term contracted farming and cooperative agreements.

Instead of being openly burned, these residues will be transformed into:

• Clean Electricity – Supplying both the national grid and industrial estates with stable, renewable power.

• Green Boiler Fuels & Thermal Energy – Supporting industries in replacing coal and HFO in their processes.

• Certified Carbon Credits – Generated under T-VER, Verra, and Gold Standard frameworks, creating additional value for investors and communities.

Each plant contributes directly to Thailand’s PDP renewable energy targets, supports CBAM compliance for export industries, and avoids significant emissions of both CO₂ and PM2.5 particulate matter. Together, the four plants form one of the largest agricultural-residue-based renewable energy initiatives in Thailand, combining climate action, air quality improvement, and rural development into a single, scalable platform.

• Compost & Soil Enrichment Plants: Residual biomass not used for energy is converted into organic compost and biochar, enhancing soil fertility, water retention, and carbon sequestration. This circular approach not only reduces emissions but also supports sustainable agriculture and farmer incomes.

• PM2.5 Reduction: By diverting agricultural residues from open burning, our projects directly reduce fine particulate emissions that cause severe air quality problems in northern and central Thailand. Each project is positioned to create measurable health and environmental benefits at the community level.

• Community Engagement & Contracted Farming: Feedstock supply is secured through contracted farming programs with cooperatives, enabling farmers to participate in the clean energy value chain. This ensures supply stability, predictable incomes, and rural job creation.

Biomass SPP#2 - 56.63 MWe

Pai Salee City 979.5 Square Km. / 8 Districts / 101 Villages

Tah Tako City 607.2 Square Km. / 10 Districts / 112 Villages

Nong Bua City 819.5 Square Km. / 9 Districts / 107 Villages

Chum Sang City 716.7 Square Km. / 12 Districts / 126 Villages

Total Area 3,122.9 Square Km. / 39 Districts / 446 Villages
Employment : 390 workers (39 Community Enterprises x 10)

Biomass SPP#4 - 12.94 MWe

Mae Wong City 766.8 Square Km. / 4 Districts / 66 Villages

Mae Pern City 260.2 Square Km. / 1 Districts / 24 Villages

Chum Ta Bong City 379 Square Km. / 2 Districts / 23 Villages

Total Area 1,406 Square Km. / 7 Districts / 113 Villages
Employment : 70 workers (7 Community Enterprises x 10)