Pimpa Limthongkul

National Energy Technology Center, NSTDA Thailand

Session Chair

Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul earned a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University USA in 1997 and earned a Ph.D. degree in the same field with a minor in Technology and Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA in 2002. She is currently holding a position as Energy Innovation Research Group Director at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), Thailand. Dr. Limthongkul has over 25 years research and work experiences in both academic, government and private sectors in Thailand and USA. Over 2 decades, her work has been geared towards the development of energy storage materials and systems throughout the value chain to prepare for the transition to electric vehicles, renewable energy and efficient power grid. She has co-authored over 80 scientific publications, co-invented over 30 patents/patents applications, has led and participated in > 100 research projects funded by both government and private sectors. She has received several prestigious awards including L'Oréal for Women in Science fellowship (Thailand) in 2014, Innovation Award from Petroleum Institute of Thailand (PTIT) in 2019, and a winner of IEEE PES Woemn in Power Award Thailand Chapter and Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2023. She is also a Climate Smart Women's Energy Leadership Fellow (2024) initiated by US Department of Energy. Her research work has also helped found 2 battery companies: A123 Systems (2001) and 24M Technologies, Inc USA (2010). Beside leading a research team, Dr. Limthongkul also served as a technical expert in various National leveled committee/sub-committee such as Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), Thailand National Electric Vehicle Policy Infrastructure sub-committee, Working committee in the Thailand Board of Investment for Energy Storage Promotion. She also co-found and is currently holding a position as the President of Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA 2021) which has a mission to Exchange-Connect-Nurture-Promote energy storage technologies for clean and efficient power systems in Thailand.

Kasiean Sukemoke

Managing Director, PEC Technology Thailand Co., Ltd.

Speaker

Kasiean Sukemoke is an accomplished and highly experienced Managing Director with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the field of power electronics, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and battery energy storage. As the Managing Director of PEC Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. since 1995, he has successfully overseen numerous high-profile projects, including turn-key solutions for primary data centres, electrical design for teleports, and the implementation of critical battery monitoring systems for Suvarnabhumi International Airport. His expertise is grounded in a strong academic background in Electrical Engineering and is complemented by a history of leadership in research, design, and industry-wide committees. He is a recognized speaker on energy storage for renewable energy and a founding member of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA), dedicated to advancing the field through innovation and knowledge sharing.

Jiravan Mongkoltanatas

National Energy Technology Center, NSTDA Thailand

Speaker

Dr. Jiravan Mongkoltanatas has long research experiences in the energy storage and power system. She graduated with a B.Eng in electrical engineering from Chulalongkorn University in 2007, Thailand and was a technical sale in the Department of Power Transmission and Distribution, Siemens Thailand. She then went to earn her Ph.D. from Grenoble Institute of Engineering, France with the focus energy storage system design for isolated microgrid before coming back to be a researcher in the Energy Storage Technology Research Team at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) Thailand. Her work at ENTEC since 2014 has involved energy storage system design and integration for various applications from small to large systems including energy storage systems coupled with variable renewable energy in large grid and microgrid. She has another role as secretary of Thailand Energy Storage Association (TESTA) since 2021.

Patipan Kalvibool

Huawei Digital Power Business Thailand

Speaker

Patipan Kalvibool serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Huawei Digital Power Thailand. He graduated with both Bachelor and Master of Engineering degrees from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. Prior to his corporate career, he spent three years as a researcher at Chulalongkorn University, where his work focused on Power System Stability and Control and resulted in three internationally published research papers. Patipan now possesses over a decade of experience in the energy industry. His expertise covers a diverse range of projects across both the Thai and Asia-Pacific markets, including Smart City initiatives, IoT, energy conservation, renewable energy (solar and wind power), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Furthermore, he also serves as a committee on The Engineering Institute of Thailand under His Majesty's Patronage's (EIT) standard drafting committee for the "Electrical Installation Code for Thailand: Solar Power Supply and Battery Energy Storage Systems."

Sudhibhumi Pumhiran

Nuovo Plus Co. Ltd.

Speaker

Sudhibhumi Pumhiran began his career at PTT in 2004, focusing on research and development in natural gas processing. He later transitioned to strategic planning for the natural gas vehicle business, where he contributed to advancing sustainable mobility solutions.

In 2017, he embraced a new challenge by joining GPSC to pioneer Thailand's lithium-ion battery industry. Since then, he has led numerous projects, including the development of the country's first semi-solid battery pilot plant and a wide range of energy storage system (ESS) applications across the PTT Group and beyond. Most notably, he played a key role in establishing a joint venture with Gotion High-Tech-one of the world's leading battery manufacturers-to build a battery module and pack factory in Thailand.

Today, Sudhibhumi serves as Vice President of Strategic Planning at Nuovo Plus, the battery spin-off company of the PTT Group, where he continues to drive innovation and strategic growth in the energy storage sector.

Oratai Suwanwilaikul

B.Grimm Power, PLC

Speaker

Oratai Suwanwilaikul currently serves as First Senior Vice President, Smart Grid and Communication Systems at B.Grimm Power, where she leads development of integrated energy systems combining renewables, storage, and grid optimization. She has overseen technical projects in smart grid deployment, Automatic Meter Infrastructure, Advance Distribution Management System and energy management platforms. She holds master degree of Science, Information Technology from King Mongkut University Thonburi and bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Chulalongkorn University with over a decade of leadership in energy innovation, she is well regarded for bridging technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects of clean energy deployment.

Nawanat Eua-Anant

Chief of System Control Department, Northeastern Region Operation Division, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Speaker

Mr. Nawanat is a distinguished Electrical Engineer and power system control expert with a profound career spanning over 28 years in the electrical power sector, primarily with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, USA (2004), building upon his Bachelor of Engineering from Khon Kaen University (1996). Mr. Nawanat's career is defined by his technical expertise in development on operation supporting systems to maintain the security and reliability of the northeastern area power grid. He spent over a decade as an Engineer focusing on the in-house development of computerized control and smart incident analysis systems. Currently serving as the Chief of the System Control Department, Mr. Nawanat is responsible for the overall security and operational integrity of the electrical system in the Northeastern Region. This is a critical leadership role, given the Northeast's growing portfolio and high potential for Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) integration. To ensure a seamless transition, Mr. Nawanat also possesses experience in integrating emerging energy storage solutions: he has been involved in the joint commissioning and operational dispatch of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Bamnet Narong Substation for over 2 years, making him a figure in moving toward a more flexible and resilient future for Thailand's power system.

Chaturon Kusonsong

Deputy Manager Smart Grid Division, Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Speaker

Chaturon Kusonsong is the Deputy Manager of the Smart Grid Division at Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA). He leads key initiatives in grid modernization, AMI, DER integration, and microgrid to support Thailand's energy transition and Net Zero 2050 vision. He holds a postgraduate degree in Renewable Energy and Clean Technology from The University of Manchester, UK.

Supawan Saelim

Project Lead Southeast Asia Energy Policy, Agora Energiewende

Speaker

Supawan Saelim works as Project Lead supporting Agora's work in Southeast Asia with the focus on energy transition policies. She seeks to conduct research and policy dialogues to provide evidence-based insights for interested stakeholders in Southeast Asia, leveraging European and international experience on transforming the energy sectors. Before joining Agora, Supawan has worked for USAID Clean Power Asia program for three and a half years, managing projects to advise the Government of Southeast Asian countries on renewable energy policies with studies on the economic and technical impacts of distributed PV, disruptive technologies in the power sector and renewable energy auctions. She also worked as a researcher for the study on a peer-to-peer electricity trading project funded by Thailand's Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission. Prior to joining USAID Clean Power Asia, she gained research experience with international organizations on energy and climate mitigation policies, and has several years' experience at PwC Thailand assisting the public and private sector on feasibility studies, valuation, and high-level market analysis. She holds a PhD in Economics from the National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand and a MSc in Project Analysis, Finance and Investment from the University of York, United Kingdom.