Innovation and Digital Technology 

EGAT applies innovation and digital technology in its operations to enhance organizational efficiency and capabilities, meet stakeholder needs, and create positive impacts while minimizing negative effects on society and the environment. 

Targets for 2024 Performance 
● Number of process innovations: 15  ● Number of process innovations: 20
● The value generated from the implementation or scaling of process innovation: 560 million baht ● The value generated from the implementation or scaling of process innovation: 646.3 million baht 

Policy and Commitment  

To ensure the effective promotion and management of innovation, EGAT continuously establishes, reviews and communicates its innovation policy. Additionally, in 2024, EGAT announced the implementation of its Digital Policy, which encompasses the management of digital technology, organizational information, information and cybersecurity, as well as the development of infrastructure and information systems to enhance operational efficiency and explore business opportunities. The policy also includes initiatives to strengthen employees’ digital skills to support technological transformation and accommodate EGAT’s growth. 

EGAT Innovation Policy

Operational Structure 

The Committee on Digital Technology, Knowledge Management and Innovation, appointed by the EGAT Board of Directors, is responsible for overseeing, formulating policies and preparing both the master plan and annual action plans. The Committee also monitors progress and provides recommendations in the areas of digital technology, knowledge management and innovation.  

EGAT has established a three-tiered structure for innovation management. 

  1. Policy-Level Innovation Management This refers to the Innovation Committee, which is responsible for formulating policies, master plans, and action plans to govern, oversee, promote, and drive innovation management.  
  2. Operational-Level Innovation Management This includes the Research and Innovation Division, innovation units at division level, and EGAT’s business units which play a key role in marketing activities, including market testing, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting the commercialization and scaling of innovative outcomes.  
  3. Innovation Development This involves all EGAT employees, who are encouraged to contribute ideas and identify problems, as well as to develop innovations through various activities and channels.  

In addition, EGAT has established the Office of the Assistant Governor – Digital Technology to lead the organization’s digital technology initiatives. There are also several related committees and working groups, including the EGAT Digital Committee, the EGAT Digital Working Group, and the EGAT Data Services Working Group. 

Management 

EGAT has reviewed its Innovation Master Plan and innovation management approach, which consists of four key components: innovation governance structure, management system, operational support system, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting system. An Innovation Framework has been designed to align with the principles of ISO 56002 and the Corporate Innovation System (CIS), based on the State Enterprise Assessment Model (SE-AM). Additionally, EGAT has developed an Innovation Management Manual to serve as a guideline for innovation management. 

EGAT has also reviewed its Digital Master Plan, focusing on the integration of digital technology across all areas of the organization. The management and development of EGAT’s digital technology cover the following aspects: 

  1. Governance of digital technology and the organization’s digital action plans  
  2. Application of digital technology throughout the organization, including enterprise architecture analysis and design, efficient project and digital operations management, and quality management  
  3. Integration and collaboration of data and operations across units  
  4. Data governance and management of organizational big data  
  5. Information security management  
  6. Business continuity management and system availability  
  7. Resource utilization management and selection of environmentally friendly technologies 

EGAT has continuously carried out research and innovation activities. From 2006 to 2024, EGAT supported a total of 785 research and development projects in collaboration with academic institutions, research organizations, and various agencies. 

In 2024, EGAT funded 19 new research and innovation projects, with a total budget disbursement of 214.358 million baht for research and innovation activities. 

Budget for Research and Development and Innovations 
Item2024202320222021
Budget disbursement (million baht) 214.358359.742613.34437.09
Support of Research and Innovations (projects) 19264556

Key operations in research, innovation and digital technology 
Category Examples of R&D projects/activities Research and innovation Digital technology Budget (million baht) 
Energy efficiency •  Development of arm robot for assembling radioactive rods in a mineral exploration equipment set  
•  Development of automatic TIG HOT WIRE welding system for turbine rotors  		●34.828
•  The O&M Digital Platform is an initiative to upgrade the operation and maintenance of EGAT power plants through digital solutions and increased automation. It enhances the plants’ capability to maintain production efficiency, ensure power availability, improve maintenance capacity, and boost operational reliability. This transformation is supported by digital technologies such as the Predictive Maintenance Analytics System (PMAS) which automatically forecasts equipment failures and issues early warnings for better maintenance planning, and the Performance Monitoring and Loss Diagnostic System (PMDS) which continuously analyzes equipment performance to maximize efficiency and minimize operational losses during electricity generation. ●18
Renewable energy technology •  Testing system for Redox Flow Battery (RFB)  
•  Inverter for solar cell and battery that operates both in grid-connected mode and in grid-forming mode 		●16.244
Transmission system technology •  An integrated energy management system combining battery energy storage and solar power for the Khun Huai Haeng Research Unit, under the Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon. ●16.468
•  Grid Modernization is a program focused on equipping the power transmission system with tools and technologies that enhance stability and flexibility, enabling it to handle the increasing variability caused by the growing share of renewable energy. Key components include the Demand Response Control Center which manages electricity consumption reduction during periods of high fuel prices or peak demand through load aggregators such as the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA). Another component is the Renewable Energy Forecast Center which develops forecasting models for wind and solar power generation to support grid reliability. ●
Generation and high technology •  Study of production of calcium carbonate from FGD gypsum and carbon capture ●83.016
•  Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a program designed to establish a new energy management ecosystem that supports diverse technologies such as renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, demand response, and electric vehicles. It aims to aggregate and manage distributed energy resources to operate collectively as a virtual power plant, enabling more efficient power generation and grid management. ●
Innovative sustainability related to services •  Study on predictive maintenance of wind turbines at the Lam Takhong Jolpawatana Power Plant using swarm unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) integrated with artificial intelligence-based data processing systems ●1.197
•  EV Ecosystem is a national digital platform designed to support and promote the overall electric vehicle ecosystem. It comprises four key products and services: the “EleX by EGAT” charging station, the “EleXA” mobile application platform, the “EGAT Wallbox” home charging unit, and the “BackEN” (Backend EGAT Network Operator Platform) for managing the charging station network. The initiative includes the expansion of EleX by EGAT stations and partner stations, along with integration of charging management applications across agencies to ensure seamless connectivity and efficient energy use. ●18
•  Green Energy Trading is a platform designed to efficiently manage green energy service mechanisms, supporting the national goals of achieving carbon neutrality and net zero emissions. ●1
•  Energy Solution is a digital platform supporting the smart energy solutions business through integrated energy management services which include:  
– standardized solar rooftop systems for buildings, factories, and homes which are designed, installed, and maintained by experts, along with an Energy Management System (EMS) that coordinates smart meters, sensors, and automated controls with centralized data visualization for users. 
– ENZY Platform, offering comprehensive energy management using IoT devices and AI-based forecasting to monitor key parameters, reduce electricity costs, and promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability 
– Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform, enabling prosumers which are individuals who generate clean energy to trade electricity in ways that align with the country’s energy landscape		●2
Others •  Development of a prototype air purification tower for communities using plasma technology  
•  Study on the properties of concrete mixed with high calcium fly ash and ammonia-contaminated fly ash 		●58.378

Research and Development