EGAT strengthens its role as a Thai energy leader at IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025, showcasing power system innovations to drive Thailand’s clean energy transition
1 December 2025EGAT welcomed international experts in the energy industry sector at IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025, driving key projects for the Quick Big Win Policy of the Ministry of Energy and highlighting clean energy and modern power system technologies to achieve Carbon Neutrality.
Dr. Narin Phoawanich, Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and the President of IEEE-PES THAILAND, revealed that IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025 organized by IEEE-PES THAILAND in collaboration with government and private sectors is a crucial forum for engineers, researchers, and leaders in the energy industry worldwide to exchange knowledge and shape the future of energy. Regarding the draft of Thailand Power Development Plan 2024-2037 (Draft PDP2024), EGAT is committed to increasing the share of renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel dependency. This aligns with the global trend aiming to generate 70-90% of electricity from renewables by 2050, while Thailand targets to increase the share of renewable energy to more than 50% of the generation mix by 2037.
As a core energy organization driving Thailand’s energy transition toward Carbon Neutrality, EGAT supports the government’s Quick Big Win Policy by implementing Direct Power Purchase Agreement scheme to enable businesses to directly buy renewable power from the producers, thereby reducing energy price risks. Moreover, EGAT provides more options for clean electricity service by announcing Utility Green Tariff 1 scheme, which promotes the market competitiveness with more concern on environment, in line with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) framework. EGAT also supports community solar measures and elevates Grid Modernization, to facilitate the integration of renewable energy and promote emerging industries such as EV, Data Center, and AI IOT Robotic.
To move toward Carbon Neutrality, EGAT is conducting studies and developing technologies that promote an increase of clean energy share, such as Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects (600 MW), floating solar projects at EGAT’s nine dams (2,725 MW), pumped storage hydropower plants, solar farms and batteries, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. Meanwhile, EGAT is developing transmission system and implementing grid modernization to support renewable energy integration. Besides, EGAT is studying three CO2 capture technologies: Amine-based Absorption, Metal-Organic Frameworks, and Cryogenic Carbon Capture, along with the study of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage that comply with EGAT Carbon Neutrality plan aimed at achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.
In this event, EGAT presented a three-zone exhibition under the concept “Energy Innovations to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for a Sustainable Future.” The first zone, Smart Energy for Harmonious Living, showcased energy technologies aimed at balancing the economy, society, and environment, such as floating solar panels, SMR, and sustainability bonds. The second zone, Reliable & Sustainable Power System, featured Grid Modernization innovations that enhance system stability to support energy transition and risk prevention measures. The third zone, Decarbonized Pathways, showcased new pathways toward Carbon Neutrality, such as Energy Solution & Carbon Credit, EV Solution, Robotic & AI, and Business & Network.