Innovation in Product and Service Development
Importance and Mission
The significance of developing renewable energy technology and innovation: The Group places a critical focus in addressing the rapidly changing business environment, which is characterized by intense competition and constant transformation. The Group emphasizes improving efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness as it transitions to a global clean energy economy. Innovation is a key strategy for driving continuous and sustainable growth. The Group leverages advanced technologies to enhance energy production efficiency, reduce operational costs, and contribute to achieving national and global targets for carbon neutrality by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050, both at the national and international levels. Clean energy is central to achieving these objectives.
SDGs in the Supply Chain Management
Goals and Performance Highlights
Goals
Embedding Innovation into Corporate Culture and Employee Mindset The Group promotes an innovation-driven culture by encouraging employees at all levels to generate ideas, experiment, and develop new approaches to improve operational efficiency. The Group also continuously strengthens employees' innovation and technology capabilities through training and development programs, with a target of 100% employee participation in innovation and technology training by 2026, followed by continuous learning thereafter.
Strengthening Collaboration and an Open Innovation Ecosystem The Group fosters collaboration with government agencies, private-sector organizations, academic institutions, and innovation partners to gain access to emerging technologies, knowledge, and best practices. The Group also promotes joint research, innovation development, and talent development to enhance renewable energy capabilities and support sustainable business growth.
Measuring the Impact of Innovation on Business Growth and Sustainability The Group is committed to ensuring that at least 50% of new projects adopt advanced energy technologies by 2035, while targeting a 15% reduction in energy-generation costs through innovation and operational improvements. The Group further integrates innovation KPIs into its ESG performance framework to support greenhouse gas emissions reduction, improve operational efficiency, and create long-term sustainable value.
Performance Highlights 2025
INNOVATION CULTURE
Innovation Culture: SSP Innovation 2025
The Group continues to foster a learning ecosystem through the "To Infinity and Beyond" program in collaboration with the National Innovation Agency (NIA). More than 160 employees participated in workshops, pitching sessions, and the Final Pitching Program. 6 innovation projects advanced to the Final Pitching round for further development and implementation within the Company under the theme "Power Beyond Limits for a Better Future."
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Project: “Ling Lang” Project (Automatic PV Cleaning Robot Ver.1)
Developed an automatic PV cleaning robot to improve power generation efficiency, reduce Operation & Maintenance (O&M) costs, minimize the risk of human error, and enhance Operational Excellence and Safety standards in power plant operations.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Digital Transformation: SSP Budget Transformation & E-Memo
Developed a digital workflow for document and budget approval through the E-Memo and Real-time Workflow systems under the SSP Budget Transformation & E-Memo project, which received the First Runner-up Award in the Company's 2024 Internal Innovation Program. The project enhances speed, transparency, and organizational agility while supporting the development of the Group's digital infrastructure.
CLIMATE TECH COLLABORATION
Green Innovation Network: ClimateX Acceleration Program
The Company participated in the ClimateX Acceleration Program 2025 in collaboration with the National Innovation Agency (NIA) to support Climate Tech and green economy development, strengthen innovation partnerships, and foster sustainable technology development for the future.
Management Approach
The Group aims to embed innovation into the Company's DNA by adopting a systematic strategy that fosters a culture of creativity and integrates advanced technologies across all operations. The key initiatives are as follows:
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Foster an Innovation Culture and Employee Engagement
Establish employee-driven innovation programs by organizing annual innovation competitions to encourage creativity, idea sharing, and project pitching. The Group also provides recognition, rewards, and career development opportunities for employees who actively contribute to innovation initiatives. In addition, the Company aims for 100% of employees to receive annual training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Digital Energy.
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Strengthen the Innovation Ecosystem and Industry Collaboration
Expand partnerships with external organizations, including the National Innovation Agency (NIA), universities, and technology institutions, to accelerate innovation and gain access to emerging technologies. The Group also organizes innovation seminars and knowledge-sharing activities to reinforce its position as a leader in driving innovation in renewable energy technologies.
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Measure and Scale the Business and Sustainability Impact of Innovation
Monitor the impact of innovation on business growth, with the target that at least 50% of the Group's new projects will adopt advanced energy technologies by 2035. The Group also aims to reduce energy production costs by 15% through process improvements and new technologies, while aligning innovation initiatives with its ESG and Net Zero commitments by leveraging technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support the Company's long-term sustainability objectives.
