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- Banpu Power Public Company Limited (BPP-R.BK) is a Thailand-based power generation company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of electricity generating facilities, primarily focusing on renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and biomass; it also operates natural gas-fired power plants and provides energy management services. The company offers a diverse portfolio of power projects such as utility-scale solar farms, onshore and offshore wind farms, and cogeneration plants; key brands and assets include its subsidiaries like Banpu Power Vietnam, Banpu Power Thailand, and international ventures in Laos, China, and Australia. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Banpu Public Company Limited, Banpu Power is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and operates across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia, targeting utility companies, industrial customers, and government off-takers in the clean energy transition market. In recent developments, the company expanded its renewable capacity through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including a 2024 joint venture for offshore wind projects in Vietnam and new solar farm launches in Thailand adding over 200 MW; it secured a major funding round in late 2024 from international green investors to support battery storage integrations and reported a significant operational shift toward net-zero goals with 40% portfolio renewables by end-2025. No major name changes or reorganizations have occurred in the last two years, but Banpu Power announced alliances with technology providers for hydrogen-ready power plants in 2025.