The egg production complex of Thailand’s agrifood giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) in Chanthaburi is combining the waste-to-value concept, renewable energy, and smart energy management to produce food efficiently while protecting the environment.
This approach is not only about technology or cost reduction but also strengthens Thailand’s long-term food security.
Somkid Wannalukkhee, CPF Head of Layer Business, said the company is committed to sustainable growth based on social and environmental responsibility.
Waste-to-value approach
The egg production complex applies the waste-to-value approach by converting chicken manure into electricity for on-site use, improving energy efficiency and reducing dependence on external power, he explained.
CPF has developed a biogas system that generates electricity for farm operations and egg grading, complemented by solar panels and an Energy Management System (EMS) to optimize energy use 24 hours a day.
As a result, the facility has become Thailand’s first egg farm to operate on 100% renewable energy (RE100) without relying on the national grid.
The project saves around USD 577,000 annually and reduces emissions by 1,598 tons of CO2 equivalent per year, supporting CPF’s Net-Zero 2050 goal.
Earning award from the government
The achievement earned the complex the Thailand Energy Awards 2025 from the Ministry of Energy, with Mr Somkid receiving the award from Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon, highlighting the private sector’s role in advancing clean energy in food production.
“Renewable energy is a key pathway for CPF to cut energy use and emissions. This award confirms the Chanthaburi egg production complex as a model for the agro-industrial sector and a milestone in environmentally friendly food production,” Mr Somkid stated.
Previously, the farm represented Thailand at the ASEAN Best Practices for Renewable Energy Awards, reflecting how innovation can transform food production while creating sustainable value for society and the environment.
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