The direction of

ELECTRICITY POLICY
in Thailand
Dr.Veerapat Kiatfuengfoo
Director Power Policy Bureau
Energy Policy and Planning Office

Cr.:Freepilk/fanjianhua

Friday 19th March 2020

Thailand’s
Power Development Plan(PDP)Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP)
National master plan for the development of powersystem in Thailand, which includes the developmentof new power plants in the country, the developmentof power transmission systems and the purchase ofelectricity from neighboring countries.
The aims are to create stability and adequacy forelectricity and to encourage economic growth, social
progress and quality of life of people.

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Thailand’s Power Development Plan 2018-2037 Revision1(PDP2018 Rev.1)

Reasons for revising of PDP2018
To adjust the target of renewable energy power plants to be inaccordance with the new Alternative Energy Development Plan(AEDP) including the new community power plant policy.

Note : Use the concepts and assumptions according to the previous PDP (PDP2018)4 Independent Power Supply: IPS
 Disruptive technology
 Prosumer Market
 Development to Smart Grid System Ensure the Regional Security, especiallyin the Metropolitan area
 Grid Flexibility to support RE Grid Connection to Neighboring Countries
Such as East-West Corridor, LTM, ASEAN Power Grid

Promote self-sufficient Power Generation onCommunity ScaleIncrease opportunities and generate revenue
for the community
 Promote RE /Bio Circular Green Promote EE
 Minimize Coal-fire Power Plant

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Regional Power Supply Allocation
Utilize the fuel resources and infrastructure potential
available in each region, Reduce additional investment
Increase Power Plants in Metropolitan areas to reduce dependency
the power from other regions
Reduce Long-term Contract commitments,
regarding Disruptive Technology

Maintain the security of power supply (in each region)

Minimize the redundant investment in power system
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Regional Power Plant Allocation

Existing Supply
New Supply

MW

MW

Northeastern

Northern

MW

WesternMW

Upper Central

MW

Metropolitan

Eastern
MW

MWSouthern

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PDP2018 Rev.1 Summary
Unit : MW

Security Power Supply
Power Generation (2018-2037)

VSPP

Existing Capacity as of December 201746,090Retired Capacity during 2018-2037-25,310

New Capacity during 2018-2037

56,431

Power Generation in 2037
(Classified by Power producer)

EE
5%

Imported 8%
12%

EGAT
SPP December 32%

19%

2020

IPP
77,211

29%

25%
VSPPEGAT24%2037

Imported11%

9%

IPP
15%

SPP
11%

New Power Plant/Replacement

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Power Plant in accordance with Government Policy
MSW

400

Biomass

120

Community Power Plant

1,933

Total

2,453

Power Plant in accordance with new AEDP
Solar
Biomass
BiogasHydro-Floating Solar HybridWind
Industrial Waste
Small Hydro (EGAT)
Total

8,740
2,780
400
2,725
1,485
4469
16,243

Unit : MW
New Power Generation (2018-2037)
RE
20,766
Pumped Storage
500
SPP-Cogeneration
2,112
Combined Cycle
15,096
1,200
Import Coal/Lignite
Import Hydro
5,857
New Power6,900Plant/Replacement
EE
4,000
Total
56,431
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0.50

CO2 Emission
0.50

Tariff0.45

kgCO2/kWh

0.40
Baht/kWh
0.35

0.45
0.40

0 282

0.35
0.30

Lev. Price (2018-2037)

RealPDP201802 1
7834567834567PDP2018 Rev.1

0.20

Lev. Price 3.5799 Baht/kWh

783Fuel Mix
Hydro
2.5%
Hydro
REImport
10% 12%
Lignite9%
Import Coal
9%

July 2020

Natural Gas
57%

0 282

0.30
0.25

0.25
0.20

kgCO2/kWRE
19%

456Hydro2%
Import Hydro
9%7802 1345672037

EE
6%

Lignite5%
Import Coal
6%

Natural Gas
53%
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Thailand’s
Energy Direction

11Energy Transformation

4D1E

 One-way electricity flow from generating sources to consumers.
 No exchange of data on generation and consumption.
 Limited participation of consumers in electricity management.

 Two-way flow of electricity and data.

 Data on generation and consumption is efficiently utilized via ICT.
 Broad participation of consumers in electricity management.

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Key Drivers for Thailand Smart Grid Development

 Reliability of Power Systems/ Quality of Power Increasing demandin power consumption
 Fossil fuel shortage
 Inverted power flowin power systems

 Development of DecentralizedPower Systems / Distributed
Generation
 Sustainability development inpower industry with environmental
conservation
 Development of Electric Vehicles
 Cross-border Power Systems
Interconnection (APG / GMS)

 National Economics and Social Development Plan  Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP) Load Forecast Power Development Plan (PDP) Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP)
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Policies and plans
Smart Grid plans connect to
Execution of the TIEB plan

Smart Life

Smart System

Smart Grid
Green SocietySupporting Energy Transformation
5Thailand Smart Grid Development Work Plan
Thailand National Smart Grid Development Master Plan 2015 - 2036
• Policies and Preparation supportarrangement Stage• Piloting and R&D Stage• Smart Grid Infrastructure
Development Stage• Promote Smart Grid R&D and Pilot• Designate responsible agencies &• Revision of Policies / Rules &Projects Activities
working group parties to drive Smart • Establish Policies to encourage PowerRegulations to support Smart Grid
Grid Development Plan
Utilities investment in Smart Grid Pilot Development• Define Smart Grid Development• Supportive Measures to encourage
ProjectsPlatform
Power Utilities investment in Smart
Grid Infrastructure• HR and R&D Supportive Policies

National Smart Grid
Development Master Plan
2015 - 2036
Smart System
Reliable and EfficientPower Systems
Smart Life
Consumer-oriented energy
consumption technology
Green Society
Green and Low Carbon
Society• Smart Grid Technology
Advancement Stage• Supportive Measures to encourage
Power Utilities investment in advance
Smart Grid Technology development• Supportive Policies to encourage
Consumers investment in the
installation of Smart Grid Technology

Smart Grid Development
Action Plan : Short term 2017-2021

Piloting and R&D Stage

Demand Response and Energy Management System
Peak Load Reduction by 350 MW RE Forecast
Able to operate RE Forecast system
 Micro Grid and Energy Storage
Micro Grid 3-5 locations
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Benefits of Smart Grid Development
Reliable and Efficient Power Systems• Reduce the amount and number of Reserved Power Plants / SAIFI / SAIFI
and Power Loss in both Transmission and Distribution Systems

Demand Response & Peak Management

Consumer-oriented Energy Consumption Technology• Smart Appliances• EV• EMS / DR / DSM• Smart Billing

HEMS

BEMS

FEMS

Green and Low Carbon Society• Increase the proportion of power generated from RES into the Power Systems at least 15%• Promote Micro Grid Development in Community Level to support sustainable energy
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