Solar Expo 2026 Countdown Begins with EPC Contractor Forum
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A press conference and academic seminar titled "Preparing EPC Contractors for Solar Installation" took place on October 28, 2026, at The Enterprise meeting room on the 8th floor of Building B, EnCo Terminal (EnTer). The event aimed to build knowledge and readiness for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors in the solar industry, while officially announcing the second Solar Expo 2026.
The morning session featured Dr. Nopadon Potita, Vice Chairman of the Solar Expo 2026 Advisory Board, speaking on clean energy industry trends. A special lecture on "Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Loan Support Criteria" followed, presented by BAAC representatives to guide contractors on funding access.
The afternoon press conference for Solar Expo 2026 was chaired by Dr. Sarat Wichien Suwanprom, Chairman of the Solar Expo 2026 Advisory Board, a senator, and Vice Chairman of the Senate Energy Committee. Other dignitaries included Dr. Nopadon Potita, Kriddech Thakseranee, Manus Piranurak (former BAAC Assistant President), Dr. Phanuphan Chitsakdan (Deputy Managing Director of World Fair Co., Ltd.), BAAC representatives, and Chaleamphol Mahaudomrak, Chairman of the Solar Expo 2026 Organizing Committee. The ceremony was hosted by Thanthita Suwacharathanakitti.
Chaleamphol Mahaudomrak revealed that Solar Expo 2026 will run from December 5–13, 2026, at BITEC Bangna, building on the success of the inaugural event ten years ago. This edition will showcase a dense array of solar innovations. Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri will preside over the opening ceremony and present the Thailand Energy Award to honor outstanding achievements in the energy sector.
