Thailand energy storage grid connection

How flexible is Thailand's power system?

Under the existing arrangement of Thailand’s power system, the modelling results suggest that the system has latent technical flexibility to integrate up to 15% VRE by 2030, but barriers surrounding power and fuel procurement often prevent that flexibility from being accessed.

Does Thailand need a new national energy plan?

The IEA has provided recommendations to Thailand as input to their discussions on the drafting of a new national energy plan. The IEA examined the priorities for Thai power system decarbonisation, and how hybrid technologies can contribute and provide value to the system.

Can the Thai power system reduce its emissions?

Building upon the current PDP, this report analyses how the Thai power system can decrease its emissions to meet the targets by increasing the amount of wind and solar PV in its system, and how it can integrate these variable renewable energy sources efficiently.

Does Thailand need a flexible energy plan?

As Thailand further accelerates its clean energy transition, the country should still consider using a combination of flexibility options in its long-term planning to accommodate greater ambition for renewable energy deployment.

Can Thailand achieve a major energy transition?

However, achieving the energy transition will face a number of significant challenges. This includes technological limitations, financial investments, and geopolitical concerns. To meet these challenges, a major transition in the energy sector is required in all countries, including Thailand.

Does Thailand have an enhanced single-buyer system?

Thailand has an enhanced single-buyer system, which means that the vertically integrated utility buys power from both its own generation assets and from independent power producers. This study is conducted in the context of the enhanced single-buyer system, and identifies contractual flexibility within this scope.