Malee Group partners SP Group to power green energy transition for manufacturing facility

Media Release

Bangkok, 30 October 2023 — SP Group (SP) announced a strategic partnership with Malee Group (Malee), a leading player in Thailand's beverage manufacturing industry, to install 1.0 Megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV). It will be the first Malee-branded factory to tap into solar power to green its energy mix.

SP will design, own, install and operate the solar PV system, comprising approximately 1,600 solar panels, at Malee Group’s factory in Nakhon Pathom. When commissioned in Q1 2024, the solar PV system will generate 1,378 Megawatt-hour (MWh) of clean electricity annually, supplying approximately 15 percent of the factory’s energy requirements while reducing carbon emissions by 700 tons per year.

This collaboration highlights both companies’ commitment to contribute to Thailand's renewable energy goals of achieving six Gigawatt (GW) of solar energy, amounting to 30 per cent of Thailand’s total energy production, by 2036. 

“Malee Group is excited to embark on this transformative journey towards sustainable energy in partnership with SP Group,” stated Malee Group Chief Executive Officer Rajdev Narula. “Our company is determined to become the ‘Top F&B Brand of Choice’ by helping people become healthier and happier every day through the power of plant and dairy.  We fully commit to optimising energy usage for maximum efficiency, minimising environmental impact, protecting the local environment, and reducing energy costs as much as possible. Embracing solar power at our Nakhon Pathom factory is not only a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint but also a testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our core values of excellence and sustainability.”

In addition to Malee, SP has over 35 Megawatt-peak (MWp) of rooftop solar projects in operation and under construction; and secured a pipeline of over 100MWp of projects across Thailand. Key partners include Asia Composite Material, Compact International and SAICO, who have leveraged SP’s strong engineering expertise, regional experience and operational excellence to embark on their green energy transition.

Other sustainable energy solutions that SP is bringing into Thailand include its first district cooling project in Thailand, at Government Complex Centre Zone C, as part of its joint venture with Banpu NEXT. When completed in 2024, the district cooling system will operate a total cooling capacity of up to 14,000 Refrigeration Tons (RT) and enable the facility to save approximately 40 million baht (USD $1.12 million) per year on electricity costs, achieve 20 per cent in energy savings and reduce carbon emissions by up to 3,000 tons annually.

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About SP Group

SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, as well as sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide.

Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast-charging stations and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region.

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About Malee Group

Malee Group Public Company Limited (Malee Group) is determined to become the “Top F&B Brand of Choice” by helping people become healthier and happier every day through the power of plant and dairy.  This includes taking into account the production standards, quality, safety, and hygiene, and operating our business with a sense of responsibility towards a sustainable planet for generations to come.

Established in 1978 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1992, Malee Group covers 2 main business areas, namely, 1) manufacturing and distributing UHT and pasteurized fruit juice and canned seasonal fruit under “Malee” brand and other brands owned by the company in addition to marketing and distributing UHT and pasteurized milk under “Chokchai Farm” Brand and 2) manufacturing beverage products for other brand owners both domestically and internationally.

More information: www.maleegroup.com, www.malee.co.th