Bangkok Cable reinforces its position as a leading manufacturer and developer of electric wires, initiating and driving the country towards a clean energy transition with the project “The Kinetic Floor” showcasing the innovation of “kinetic energy tiles” that generate electricity from footsteps, spread across multiple zones in the NEXTOPIA area in Paragon, transforming energy infrastructure into an engaging and comprehensible experience. The new prototype electric wire, GreenLoop, reduces greenhouse gas emissions in the production process equivalent to a 23% reduction in carbon emissions, aiming to be a model for comprehensive sustainability.

Ms. Pemika Nakornsri, Director of the Sustainable Development Office at Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. (BCC), a leading manufacturer and developer of electric wires and cables in Thailand, stated that the company is committed to developing Thai electric wire innovations to support the country's transition to clean energy, in line with global demands. Recently, the company collaborated with Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., a leader in Global Lifestyle Destination, to create the project The Kinetic Floor, introducing “kinetic energy tiles” to provide an interactive experience for consumers in the NEXTOPIA zone on levels 5F and 5M of Siam Paragon. This initiative aims to demonstrate the pathway to clean energy transition, as these tiles can convert footsteps into electrical energy, reflecting the potential of harnessing energy from human movement for practical use in the future.

“We researched this flooring technology in collaboration with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) to demonstrate that every step taken by individuals can indeed generate clean energy. Although we are not yet selling this technology in Thailand, we see this as an opportunity to create an experience that familiarizes people with and highlights the importance of this technology,” said Ms. Pemika.

The project The Kinetic Floor and the kinetic energy tiles from Bangkok Cable are distributed across 6 points in the NEXTOPIA zone on levels 5F and 5M, covering an area of approximately 100 square meters. When stepped on or walked over, they generate electrical energy that produces various colored lights around the area, allowing people to experience clean energy generation with just a few steps. At the same time, the company has provided sensor stations for learning about electric wires and clean energy.

Ms. Pemika further stated that all zones within NEXTOPIA utilize BCC's standard electric wiring system for safety and reliable performance. Additionally, the company has collaborated with KMITL to develop a new prototype electric wire named GreenLoop, based on the concept of Go Green & Sustainable Innovation, specifically to support the kinetic energy tile system for the NEXTOPIA project. This wire uses insulation made from Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to a 23% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2e) emissions compared to using new plastic. This reflects BCC's role in closing the consumption loop by upcycling waste materials into valuable, safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly energy infrastructure, supporting a comprehensive circular economy.

“The overall project is the result of collaboration among a diverse team of engineers, designers, sustainability experts, and artists to create technological innovations, creativity, and energy infrastructure that is fun, easy to understand, tangible, and accessible to everyone. We want to see people recognize, feel, and be part of the transition to clean energy. Every visitor to NEXTOPIA will immediately participate in this experience, as every step contributes to generating energy that powers this space. We believe that our project and NEXTOPIA will raise awareness of responsibility, serve as a bridge between the general public and infrastructure, and open doors to new creative ideas about technology,” Ms. Pemika stated.

The company believes that this exhibition in the NEXTOPIA area will make clean energy technology more relatable and ready for practical application in the future, creating a future lifestyle experience for consumers to understand energy that provides convenience and ensures safety in living.

As a pioneer in kinetic energy tile technology in Thailand, the company believes that showcasing these tiles at NEXTOPIA will make the concept more accessible and pave the way for broader future applications, while also providing a future lifestyle experience for consumers, helping them understand energy solutions that enhance comfort and support safe and confident living.

Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. (BCC) is a leading manufacturer and developer of electric wires and cables in Thailand, established in 1964. The company provides services across 7 application groups: 1. Power generation and transmission systems (Transmission) 2. Power distribution systems (Distribution) 3. Electrical systems in homes and buildings (Construction and Building) 4. Transportation and mobility systems (Transportation and Mobility) 5. Electrical systems in factories and industries (Industrial) 6. Renewable energy (Renewable Energy) and 7. Electrical systems in vehicles (Automotive) to ensure safety and drive cities into the future. Currently, there are many large-scale projects from both public and private sectors that use Bangkok Cable's electric wires, such as the One Bangkok project, Suvarnabhumi Airport Phase 2, the underground electric cable project, the Pink Line electric train, the Eastern double-track railway project, and the floating solar power project at Ubolratana Dam. Additionally, the company supports the ASEAN Power Grid project, particularly the Luang Prabang Hydropower Project in Laos.