To advance its energy transition, Thailand has developed several key policies including the National Energy Plan (NEP) and sub-plans such as the Power Development Plan (PDP), the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), and the Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP).
The enactment of the Ministerial Regulation marks a significant step towards simplifying the regulatory process for solar rooftop installations in Thailand, encouraging more sustainable energy projects throughout the country.
Although Thailand is a regional leader in renewable energy, its use of energy storage is nascent. EGAT undertook some studies on the potential for energy storage and is piloting three battery energy storage installations. One is located alongside a solar project in Mae Hong Son Province to improve power supply stability.
As of 2023, natural gas accounted for approximately 56% of the country's electricity generation,2followed by coal and oil. As energy consumption continues to rise driven by economic growth, urbanization, and climate change, Thailand faces challenges to its energy security and the urgent need to diversify its energy sources.
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