Hydroelectricity in Thailand explained

Thailand has set targets and policies for the development of its energy sector for 2035, with priority being given to indigenous renewable energy resources, including hydropower.[1]

Hydropower in Thailand is the biggest form of renewable energy in Thailand, beating solar power in Thailand and wind power in Thailand, with a total capacity of over 7000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower generation capacity installed in 26 hydroelectric dams in the country. The biggest hydroelectric dam in Thailand is the Bhumibol Dam, which has eight turbines giving it a total capacity of 749 MW. The dam was opened in 1964 and is owned and operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). As of 2000, large-scale hydropower generation in Thailand had reached almost 3 gigawatts (GW), and development has since slowed as concerns were raised on environmental impacts of large hydropower plants. Generation from small-scale hydropower is rising at a modest rate.

Thailand also imports electricity produced by hydroelectric power stations in other countries. By September 2015, Thailand was importing 7% of the electricity it could produce. Electricity was being imported from Laos, Myanmar and China.[2] [3]

To complement Thailand's hydropower plants, EGAT plans to build floating solar-hydro projects on eight reservoir dams around the country, with a total planned capacity of 1 GW.[4] [5] [6]

List of Thailand hydroelectric power stations

Station Capacity (MW) Community Coordinates Status Opening Year
0.13 Operational
0.20 Operational
72 Operational[7] 1981
1.28 Operational
749 Operational[8] 1964
40 Operational 1972
19 Operational 1957
0.10 Operational
1.06 Operational 1980
Kaeng Krachan Dam12 Operational[9] 1966
Khlong Chong Klam Dam0.02 Operational
500 Operational 2002
9 Operational[10] 1986
6 Operational 1965
136 Operational 1994
240 Operational 1987
500 Operational 1974
720 Operational 1980
36 Operational 1971
38 Operational[11] 1981
25.2 Operational 1966
300 Operational 1984
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Renewable Energy Outlook: Thailand. 2017. 978-92-9260-035-8.
  2. Web site: The Hidden Cost of Thailand’s New Power Development Plan. International Rivers. 12 January 2016.
  3. Web site: Development of hydropower 'must be safe', PM tells World Economic Forum. September 14, 2018. The Nation. en. 2019-03-19.
  4. Web site: Thailand’s new solar plants to float on dams and reservoirs. Sharon. Alita. 2019-03-05. OpenGov Asia. en-US. 2019-03-19.
  5. Web site: Thailand’s EGA to facilitate 1GW of floating solar on hydro dams. Sharon. Alita. 2018-11-18. OpenGov Asia. en-US. 2019-03-19.
  6. Web site: ADB invests US$155 million in B. Grimm’s green bonds for Thai solar projects. Kenning. Tom. December 11, 2018. PV Tech. en. 2019-03-19.
  7. Web site: Bang Lang Dam . Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) . 2 July 2014 .
  8. Web site: Hydroelectric Power Plants in Thailand . Power Plants Around The World . Gallery . 12 June 2009 . 1 March 2014.
  9. Web site: Kaeng Krachan Dam . Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) . 2 July 2014 .
  10. Web site: Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam . Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) . 7 July 2014 .
  11. Web site: Tha Thung Na Dam . Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) . 7 July 2014 .

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