Variables Affecting Performance of Solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction Companies: A case of Thailand

Renewable energy such as photovoltaic energy is a global concern. A solar photovoltaic supply chain (SC) in many countries involves mainly the downstream of the chain in which solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies play an important role in driving efficient and effective distribution of solar modules to end consumers. Thailand is one of such countries. This study examines variables affecting the organizational performance (OP) of solar EPC companies in Thailand. The data were collected from the registered EPC companies in the country and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Several variables were initially investigated in the literature, and three latent variables were identified as influential variables: supply chain management practices, competitive advantage, and risk management. The results revealed that supply chain management practices focusing on customer relationship, green supply chain management (SCM) and information sharing had significant impact on OP of EPC companies, which includes financial performance and customer satisfaction. Then management implications of the findings were discussed, and recommendations were proposed.