GCL SI and Getz Energy Ink 1 GW Solar Module Deal to Advance Thailand's Clean Energy Agenda

## GCL SI and Getz Energy Ink 1 GW Solar Module Deal to Advance Thailand's Clean Energy Agenda Chinese solar manufacturer GCL System Integration (GCL SI) has formalised a memorandum of understanding with Getz Energy for the supply of 1 gigawatt of advanced photovoltaic (PV) modules, marking a significant step in Thailand's push toward large-scale renewable energy deployment. The agreement was announced at Getz Energy's 'Getz Energy Open House: Welcome to the Smart Energy Revolution' event, where industry partners and stakeholders gathered to examine emerging trends in large-scale solar deployment and smart energy integration, according to a PR Newswire release dated 25 May 2026. While the deal is primarily a land-based energy initiative, it carries notable implications for the maritime and port sectors operating within the region. Thailand's Gulf and Andaman Sea coastlines host major commercial port facilities, including Laem Chabang — one of Southeast Asia's busiest container terminals — where shore power infrastructure and port electrification programmes are increasingly dependent on the expansion of national renewable energy grids. The scale of the GCL SI and Getz Energy agreement — at 1 GW — positions it among the larger solar procurement deals in Southeast Asia this year. GCL SI, headquartered in Suzhou, China, is one of the world's leading producers of high-efficiency PV modules and has been active in expanding its footprint across Asian markets as regional governments tighten emissions targets and accelerate decarbonisation mandates. For the maritime industry, Thailand's clean energy transition is directly relevant to efforts to reduce port-related emissions and support the adoption of alternative marine fuels, including green hydrogen and ammonia, which require substantial renewable electricity generation capacity as a feedstock. The MOU signals growing commercial momentum behind Thailand's renewable energy sector, which the government has targeted to supply 30 percent of the country's total energy mix by 2030. Analysts note that large-scale solar agreements of this nature are a prerequisite for enabling the downstream green fuel supply chains that shipping operators and port authorities are increasingly seeking to develop across the Asia-Pacific region. Further details regarding the project timeline, installation locations, and grid integration plans are expected to be disclosed as the partnership progresses toward a binding commercial agreement.