Solar Expo 2026 Set for December at BITEC Bangna
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Bangkok — A press conference and academic seminar for the project "Preparing EPC Contractors for Solar Cell Installation" was held at The Enterprise meeting room, 8th floor, Building B, EnCo Terminal (EnTer) to build understanding and prepare engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors in the solar energy industry, while officially announcing the second Solar Expo 2026.
The morning session at 10:30 a.m. on October 28, 2026, opened with an academic seminar on "Preparing EPC Contractors for Solar Cell Installation," featuring Dr. Noppadol Potita, Vice Chairman of the Solar Expo 2026 Advisory Board, who spoke on clean energy industry direction. This was followed by a special lecture on "Government Savings Bank Loan Support Criteria" by representatives from the Government Savings Bank, providing funding guidance for contractors.
At 2:00 p.m., the Solar Expo 2026 press conference commenced, chaired by Dr. Sarat Wichien Suwanprom, Chairman of the Solar Expo 2026 Advisory Board, Senator, and Vice Chairman of the Senate Energy Committee. Other dignitaries included Dr. Noppadol Potita; Mr. Kisitdech Thatseranee, Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board and Senate Energy Committee Advisor; Mr. Manus Piranurak, Financial Advisor (former Assistant President, Government Savings Bank); Dr. Phanupanth Jitsakdanan, Vice Chairman of World Fair Co., Ltd.; Government Savings Bank representatives; and Mr. Charoenpol Mahaudomrak, Solar Expo 2026 Organizing Committee Chairman. The event was emceed by Ms. Chompoo Kornbai and Ms. Thanyasita Suwacharathanakitti.
Mr. Charoenpol Mahaudomrak revealed that Solar Expo 2026 will be held grandly from December 5–13, 2026, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Bangna. The organizing team previously achieved great success with the first expo 10 years ago. This edition will showcase a packed lineup of solar innovations and highlights. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Songsak Thongsri will preside over the official opening ceremony and present the Thailand Energy Awards to honor outstanding contributors to the energy sector.
