Does Thailand have a smart grid plan?

Thailand have already has a Master Plan for Smart Grid Development (2015 – 2036). The three main utilities (PEA, MEA, EGAT) have already been taken on some Smart Grid initiatives. A few Smart Grid pilot projects in Thailand will be taken place soon, including Pattaya, Kood & Hmark Islands, Mae Sarieng & Mae Hong Son cities.

Why is EGAT launching new smart grid centres in Thailand?

Thailand’s state power company EGAT has taken the next step in its smart grid development with new centres to enhance the stability of the power system and support clean energy development.

How can Smart Grid technology improve energy distribution in Thailand?

Smart grid technology can help monitor and predict the supply of renewable energy into Thailand’s grid. This may allow the country to anticipate power outages and prepare accordingly. New York The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is currently holding a competition in order to improve the state’s energy distribution.

What is EGAT's new smart grid project?

The pilot has included the implementation of a grid-connected solar PV and battery energy storage system among other technologies. Thailand’s state power company EGAT - next step in its smart grid development with new centres on power systema and clean energy development.

What is the budget for Smart Grid project in Pattaya?

An additional budget of B582 million has been proposed, leading to a total budget of B847 million for this PEA project. The smart grid project in Pattaya City Area, Chonburi Province, is the first smart grid project of PEA. The Pattaya area was selected because it was considered appropriate and ‘ready’ in many aspects.

What is smart grid technology?

Smart grid technology is enabling the effective management and distribution of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen. The smart grid connects a variety of distributed energy resource assets to the power grid.