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Connecting Pig Farm Biogas to Grid in Thailand: VSPP Regulations

Learn about the regulations for Purchase of Power from Very Small Renewable Energy Power Producers in Thailand, promoting efficient use of resources and remote area participation in electricity generation. Discover how pig farms can benefit from generating electricity from biogas.

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Connecting Pig Farm Biogas to Grid in Thailand: VSPP Regulations

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  1. Connecting pigfarm biogas to the grid in Thailand – VSPP regulations 25 February 2004 Chris & Chom Greacen Thai Net Metering Project Palang Thai www.netmeter.org

  2. VSPP regulations

  3. Background • The Cabinet on 14 May 2002approved Regulations for the Purchase of Power from Very Small Renewable Energy Power Producers (VSPPs): • Applies to: • Renewable energy: solar, wind, biogas, biomass, micro-hydro, etc. • Up to 1 MW net export • Acceptance of applications since: • 10 June, 2002 -- Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) • 15 July 2002 -- Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)

  4. Overview of the VSPP Regulations • VSPPs sell power directly MEA/PEA. • Tariff Rates • - If Consumption > Generation (Net energy consumption) • Electricity Tariff = Retail Base Tariff+ Retail Ft • - If Generation > Consumption (Net energy consumption) • Purchase Price = Avg bulk supply tariff+Avg wholesale Ft

  5. Objectives of Power Purchase from VSPPs • To promote participation of VSPPs in electricity generation • To promote efficient use of domestic natural resources and reduce dependency on the use of commercial fuels • To open up an opportunity for remote areas to participate in electricity generation • To alleviate the government’s budgetary burden to invest in electricity generation and distribution systems

  6. Example: Pig farms • Quantity of pigs in Thailand: 5.4 million Pig waste-water  gas  electricity baht 1 pig 34 liter/day 0.1 cu. m/day 0.12 kWh/day 0.24 baht/day 5000 pigs  1200 baht/day from electricity

  7. Applications received (as of 20 Jan 2004)

  8. Contracts signed(as of 20 Jan 2004)

  9. Sticking points… • Expensive interconnection requirements • VAT tax issue unresolved • Concession by Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy • Lack of awareness among potential customer generators

  10. For more information Contact: Tel. 02-674-2533 info@netmeter.org www.netmeter.org

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