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Feed in Tariff grid-connected renewable energy technologies promotion in Thailand. Presented by Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert Director of Planning Division 20 November 2012. Agenda. Thai’s Power Generation Overview Renewable Energy Policy Renewable Energy Situation in Thailand
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Feed in Tariff grid-connected renewable energy technologies promotion in Thailand Presented by Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert Director of Planning Division 20 November 2012
Agenda • Thai’s Power Generation Overview • Renewable Energy Policy • Renewable Energy Situation in Thailand • Thai’s Feed-in Tariff Program (Adder)
World Fuel Mix in Power Generation Source: The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
Power Generation in 2011 Total 162,343 GWH
Thai’s Government Energy Policy Policy Statement of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to the National Assembly, Tuesday 23 August 2011 Renewable Energy Policy “ Energy sources and types will also be diversified so that Thailand will be able to meet its energy needs from a variety of sustainable energy sources ” “ Support the production, use, research and development of renewable and alternative energy sources, with the objective of replacing 25% of the energy generated by fossil fuels within the next decade ”
Adder program • Adder rates vary, depending on the technology used. • Support duration: 7 yrs from COD (10 yrs for solar and wind projects). • Consumers pay in the form of Ft. Base tariff regulation + automatic tariff adjustment mechanism (Ft)
AEDP Renewable Energy Target Development • Approved in Jan 2009 • RE Target: 20% in 2022 • Electricity Target: 5,608 MW • Approved in Dec 2011 • RE Target: 25% in 2021 • Electricity Target: 9,201 MW REDP
Power Purchased from Renewable Energy As of August 2012 COD
Future prospects • Adder provision • Existing proposed project continually receive adder till the subsidy duration Feed-in Tariff Implementation 2. RE Project Screening Committee To oversee, support and accelerate the consideration of power purchase from RE in order to meet with the national RE target 3. Study on impact of RE promotion System reliability, environmental impact, Ft Impact, etc.