Why has private sector participation in Thailand’s electrical energy market been allowed? As of January 2018, EGAT’s total installed capacity is 15,757.13 MW, accounting for 37.33% of total capacity of the country. According to Thai Power – DBS Bank Thai Power Excess Supply Lingers (p.4), “private sector participation in Thailand’s […]
Why is reserve capacity important in the electricity system? The reserve capacity maintains the reliability of electricity system as it ensures that there is more supply available than the demand. If the system has the capacity which is exactly equal to the demand, there can be electricity shortage when just […]
Why does the South of Thailand need coal-fired power plants? The power demand in the Southern Thailand has grown 5-6% annually due to its economic development especially in the service and tourism sectors, while the power sources in the southern provinces are not sufficient to meet the demand. They partly […]
Why does EGAT plan to build more coal-fired power plants when other Asian countries like China and India suspend new ones? Reducing dependence on natural gas power generation, increasing a share of coal power generation via clean coal technology, importing power from neighboring countries, and developing renewable energy are emphasized […]
Why does EGAT not rely on 100% renewable energy sources? EGAT always supports renewable energy, but fossil fuel is still critical. Electricity generation from renewable energy was influenced by natural condition that was uncontrollable. Solar power can provide energy during the day and also only on the sunny day. Similarly, […]
