NetMeter.org: Net Metering Resources for Thailand
Renewable Energy Sources

Thailand is generously endowed with renewable energy sources -- especially biomass, solar and hydro energy which are widely distributed across the country and can be utilized through commercially viable technologies to generate energy/power.

Biogas
Methane-rich biogas can be produced directly from livestock manure and wastewater from various food processing operations. The gas can be burned to produce heat or to fuel electricity generators.

Biomass
Thailand's considerable biomass resources includes waste products from the rice, sugar, palm oil, and wood-related industries. An estimated 60 million tons of agricultural and wood residues are produced domestically each year.

Solar PV
Thailand has excellent solar resources, with the most intensive solar energy found in north and part of the central region. There is presently about 5.5 MW of Solar PV installed in Thailand, mostly off-grid in remote areas. The government expects another 9 MW of grid-connected PV by 2006.

Micro-Hydro
Since 1983, 59 micro-hydro power generators sized under 200 kW have been installed in rural Thai communities. Although only half of this 2 MW of installed capacity remains in service, Net Metering now allows these systems to connect to the grid to generate electricity and income.

Wind
Thailand's best wind potential is found along the eastern coastline of the southern part of the Gulf of Thailand and in the mountains of the west and southern regions. The govenment hopes to reach 3-6 MW of installed wind capacity by 2006.