National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) – together with KANEKA Corporation (Japan), KANEKA’s partner “TAISEI, Japan” and NSTDA’s partner “Solartron Company Limited” celebrate the opening of “Pilot Building for Evaluation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) System Performance in Thai Climate” or BIPV House in Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani.
The pilot building is part of project “Evaluation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems (BIPV) Installed and Operated in Thailand” – a collaborative research project of the four partners under the auspices of the “Financing Programme to Demonstrate Decarbonization Technology for Realizing Co-Innovation (2021)” from the Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan. The objective of the project is to evaluate electricity generating performance of the BIPV system in Thai climate which is hot and humid. As Thailand’s very first BIPV system testing facility expanding from the conventional rooftop solar installations, the BIPV House marks a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of innovation for clean energy.
President of NSTDA, Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, emphasizes on the Agency’s missions to be the key drive for Thailand’s development in science and technology, culminating and enhancing expertise, providing palpable solutions for the industry, creating manpower, and increasing global competitiveness of the nation in collaboration with partners across sectors both domestic and overseas. “NSTDA is committed to research and innovation for sustainability. We realize the extreme urgency toward climate mitigation and the pivotal role to which clean energy from renewables can contribute. In line with Thailand’s BCG Economy policy, the BIPV House, located at the main entrance to Thailand Science Park, will provide tangible testaments to the transformative potential of this technology”, said Professor Dr. Sukit.
ENTEC Assistant Executive Director, Dr. Lily Eurwilaichitr, illuminates the project’s broader implications. The project holds strategic importance as the pioneer of BIPV technology optimized for Thailand’s tropical climate. “The BIPV system carries immense potential for clean energy generation coupled with the growing transformation toward sustainable urban development”, noted Dr. Lily. Financially supported by the Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan, this project underlines international collaboration toward the common goal of decarbonized society. With environmental responsibility taking the center stage, initiatives such as BIPV House demonstrate the power of collaborative innovation in addressing the pressing global challenges. Through fostering strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technologies,
NSTDA and its collaborators are not only shaping Thailand’s clean energy landscape but also inspiring similar projects worldwide. “As stakeholders in the collective pursuit of a sustainable future, we honor the vision and determination of initiatives along the same lines as BIPV systems – creating a brighter, cleaner tomorrow for generations to come.”
