EMIS Monthly Newsletter

In this edition, we explore how floating solar farms are the next wave in global green energy transition and examine the Thai food and beverage industry, a crucial sector contributing nearly 6% to the country’s annual GDP.

Floating Solar May Play Major Role in Green Transition

By Biliana Hristova, EMIS Insights Chief Editor

Solar photovoltaic is a major pillar of the global green transition and floating solar farms are a recent development that has been gaining popularity. By 2031, the global floating solar (FPV) market is seen exceeding the 6 GW threshold, as photovoltaic developers seek alternatives to traditional technologies in a bid to meet the growing solar demand, Wood Mackenzie predicted.

The consultancy expects 15 countries to have more than 500 MW of cumulative FPV installations by 2031.

The FPV industry is driven by limited land availability and growing land costs for ground-mount solar projects, since floating solar farms are built on bodies of water, such as dams, wastewater treatment ponds, etc. Moreover, floating solar installations do not require tree removal and forest clearing, which is often the case with solar panel installations.

Read the full article here

EMIS Insights: Thailand Food and Beverage Sector Report 2024 2025

The food and beverage industry is of key importance to the Thai economy, generating almost 6% of the country's annual GDP

This sample report provides a comprehensive sector overview, with access to:

• The report covers the output, domestic consumption, global positioning, and external trade of Thailand’s food and beverage sector
• Data on the competitive landscape, market structure, main players, and regulatory framework of the industry
• Detailed insights on output, drivers, constraints, and outlook for various food and beverage segments

Download the sample report here

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