Why is clean energy infrastructure the key to business resilience? Discover Banpu NEXT’s end-to-end clean energy solutions and start your journey toward Net Zero today.Business resilience starts with energy. Amid ongoing global economic volatility and recurring energy crises, companies urgently need to find ways to reduce operating costs, especially energy expenses, which continue to rise year after year. Transitioning to clean energy infrastructure is no longer just an option for sustainability; it has become the foundation of long-term business stability.
Why Is Energy Infrastructure So Important?
In today’s environment of fluctuating energy prices and rising business costs, clean energy infrastructure has become a decisive factor in ensuring future competitiveness and survival. During times of economic uncertainty, every cost matters.
1. Long-Term Security Through Clean Energy Investments
Technologies such as solar power, wind farms, and energy storage systems enable businesses to manage energy costs more effectively, reduce exposure to fossil fuel price volatility, and secure long-term energy stability. As the World Economic Forum notes: “Infrastructure is the foundation on which the entire clean energy ecosystem is built—grids, transmission lines, charging stations, batteries, and more.”
2. A Strong Foundation for Achieving Net Zero Goals
Thailand has pledged to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. Building suitable infrastructure requires close collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop industry-specific solutions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), clean energy investments reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2023—over 50% higher than fossil fuel investments. Yet, infrastructure funding remains insufficient.
3. Driving Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Savings
Modern clean energy infrastructure enhances energy efficiency and delivers substantial long-term electricity savings, thereby directly reducing business operating costs. For companies with high electricity bills, efficient high-performance solar systems can significantly reduce monthly expenses.
4. Research Confirms: ESG Leaders Outperform
Research by MSCI Research(March 2024) and Kroll indicates that companies with the highest ESG scores consistently outperform those with lower scores, largely due to “having stronger infrastructure”, such as higher revenue and profitability. Investing in clean energy infrastructure plays a pivotal role in ESG performance. McKinsey & Company further notes that leadership teams pursuing growth without sustainability not only risk reputational damage but also limit their long-term growth potential.
Banpu NEXT: Clean Energy Infrastructure Solutions Across Asia-Pacific
Banpu NEXT is a leading Net Zero solutions provider in the Asia-Pacific region, committed to accelerating the transition to renewable energy through investments in both greenfield and brownfield projects, as well as utility-scale acquisitions.
Our three core services include:
1. Renewable Energy
We operate solar and wind power plants across key countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, and the United States.
2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
We invest in large-scale battery projects, such as our Battery Farm in Japan, to enhance the stability of renewable energy, support grid integration, and enable energy trading. Energy storage systems are essential for overcoming the intermittency of renewable energy, allowing businesses to reliably access clean power 24/7
3. Energy Trading
We supply electricity to committed customers and capture market opportunities through arbitrage in Japan. We are also exploring expansion into liberalized electricity markets and high-growth geographies.
Get to Know Banpu NEXT
Start your journey toward Net Zero with Banpu NEXT today. Empower your business to achieve sustainability while cutting long-term energy costs with our end-to-end clean energy infrastructure solutions.
References :
- Clean energy innovation points the way to net zero: But what about the underlying infrastructure?
- Part III: ESG factors and returns – a review of recent research
- McKinsey & Company – Achieving sustainable profitable growth with ESG
- The MSCI Sustainability Institute Net-Zero Tracker
- How Rooftop Solar financing can reduce electricity costs
- World Energy Investment 2023 – Overview and key findings
