Thailand Renewable Grid Integration Assessment
Thailand’s power sector policy focuses on reducing dependence on natural gas to enhance
energy security. With the dramatic reduction in the costs of variable renewable energy
(VRE) – solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power – Thailand is beginning to experience
the transformation of its power sector. Conventional power generation is beginning
to give way to new alternative sources and generation is moving from centralised to
distributed forms.
Thailand has the highest share of VRE in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) region. Given the unique characteristics of VRE, which are variable and partly
unpredictable, there are concerns over the potential operational, economic, and regulatory
impacts when integrating VRE into the power sector. Thus, the dynamics shaping the
energy policy landscape in Thailand must evolve to accommodate the growth of VRE.
Thailand Renewable Grid Integration Assessment undertakes a comprehensive analysis
covering the technical, economic, and policy and regulatory frameworks. The analysis
comprises the following important areas: 1) the existing VRE penetration context in
Thailand, 2) grid integration of VRE in Thailand’s future power system, 3) the technical
potential and economic impact of distributed solar PV on stakeholders, and 4) the
power sector planning process and system costs. The study provides recommendations
to guide decision making in power sector operation and planning, investment, and policy
to support the uptake of VRE in a reliable and costeffective manner in order to achieve
the objectives of Thailand’s power sector policies.
Published on November 01, 2018
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