NXPO and the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 24 September 2025 to expand the STEM One-Stop Service (STEM OSS) network for renewable energy development and energy conservation. The signing ceremony was presided over by Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, President of NXPO, and Ms. Nanthika Thangsupanich, Director-General of DEDE.
In his remarks, Dr. Surachai emphasized that energy has long been one of NXPO’s priority areas. He noted that the partnership represents a significant step in advancing the development of Thailand’s energy workforce through the expansion of the STEM OSS network. NXPO plays a critical role in promoting future skills and bridging knowledge between academia and industry, especially in the energy sector—an essential component of sustainable development. This collaboration will strengthen workforce development mechanisms, enhance technology transfer, and optimize the use of training resources, ensuring that the workforce can effectively meet industry demands. He expressed his hope that the partnership will be a cornerstone for building a sustainable energy system and preparing skilled human resources to address national challenges.
Ms. Nanthika highlighted DEDE’s mission to promote sustainable and efficient energy use. She underlined the agency’s focus on building capacity among energy professionals in both renewable and alternative energy, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed by industry. DEDE also fosters technology and knowledge transfer through partnerships with academia and related organizations. She stated that this collaboration will further enhance the country’s energy workforce and strengthen national energy conservation, contributing to sustainable development and global competitiveness.
Providing the background of the initiative, Ms. Panisa Harnpathananun, Senior Director of the Higher Education Innovation and Future Skills Development Division at NXPO, explained that the cooperation is designed to promote renewable energy and energy conservation with a strong focus on training and knowledge transfer in energy management. The partnership is built around three key objectives: 1) Developing a high-potential workforce that aligns with the needs of strategic industries and future investment trends, 2) Strengthening knowledge and technology transfer through academia-industry collaboration, and 3) Maximizing the efficient use of training resources to support long-term energy conservation.
NXPO has been implementing STEM OSS in collaboration with the Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center (KX) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), facilitating access to workforce development programs, including tax incentives under the Thailand Plus Package. The STEM OSS network has since been expanded to include three specialized centers: 1) STEM OSS for Smart Manufacturing Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Thai-German Institute, 2) STEM OSS for Digital Workforce Development, in collaboration with the College of Arts, Media and Technology, Chiang Mai University, and 3) STEM OSS for Regional Workforce Development in Northeastern Thailand, in collaboration with Udon Thani Rajabhat University.
“This MoU is an excellent opportunity to strengthen and expand the STEM OSS network for workforce development in renewable energy and energy conservation,” Ms. Panisa concluded.
