IKEA Thailand and Midsummer Siam have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways of making renewable energy solutions more accessible to consumers in Thailand.
The agreement was signed during the Sweden–Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2026 in Bangkok and marks the beginning of a collaboration between the two Swedish companies aimed at promoting sustainable living and renewable energy solutions in the Thai market.
As a first step, Midsummer Siam’s lightweight thin-film solar panels will be displayed at IKEA Bangna, allowing visitors to learn more about the technology and its potential applications for homes, businesses and community projects.
The collaboration reflects a shared ambition to make sustainability a more practical part of everyday life by combining Swedish design, innovation and renewable energy technology.
Midsummer, a Swedish solar technology company, specializes in lightweight and flexible solar panels based on CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) thin-film technology. Unlike conventional solar panels, the company’s products can be installed on structures where weight limitations, roof design or aesthetic considerations make traditional solar installations difficult.
Potential applications include residential rooftops, industrial buildings, agricultural facilities and remote locations where conventional solar systems may be impractical.
According to Midsummer, the technology is designed to combine low weight and flexibility with a low lifecycle carbon footprint, supporting efforts to reduce emissions while expanding access to renewable energy.
Thailand is widely regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising solar energy markets due to its abundant sunshine and growing interest in reducing electricity costs through rooftop solar installations.
Leonie Hoskin, Retail Business Manager for IKEA Thailand and Vietnam, said the company sees sustainability as an important part of its mission to create a better everyday life for many people.
“At IKEA, we believe that sustainable living should be affordable, attractive and accessible for the many people,” she said. “We are excited to explore the potential of innovative solar solutions to support a more sustainable everyday life at home in Thailand.”
Lars Svensson, Representative of Midsummer Siam and Head of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Asia Pacific for Midsummer, said the cooperation creates an opportunity to connect renewable energy with consumers in a practical and understandable way.
“This collaboration is exciting because it connects renewable energy with everyday life in a very human and practical way,” he said. “Thailand has enormous potential for rooftop solar and sustainable living solutions.”
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Anna Hammargren welcomed the initiative as an example of Swedish companies contributing to Thailand’s sustainability ambitions.
“This collaboration is a wonderful example of how Swedish innovation, sustainability and design can contribute to Thailand’s green transition ambitions,” she said. “It is encouraging to see Swedish companies working together in Thailand to support practical climate solutions that also improve everyday life.”
The partnership was announced during the Sweden–Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2026, which brought together representatives from government, academia, industry and civil society to discuss sustainable development and green transition opportunities between Sweden and Thailand.
While the current cooperation focuses on product display and public engagement, both companies indicated that they will explore additional opportunities to work together in the future as interest in sustainable energy solutions continues to grow in Thailand.
