Effect of renewable portfolio standard on energy security and the environment : case of Thailand | |
| Author | Suddan Saelin |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-10-06 |
| Subject(s) | Renewable energy sources--Thailand Energy consumption--Thailand Energy development--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Energy |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Thailand is one of most dynamic country in the south East Asia, with a constantly growing demand for energy. Currently, more than 50 % of energy total final energy consumption dependences on energy import. Such dependency has significant effect to economic and energy security of the country. In view of global warming, it is likely to be challenging to meet future energy demand of the country. Therefore, in order to address this challenge, the Royal Thai government has been taking various policy measures for more than two decade in promoting efficient use of energy in demand side to reduce energy import dependency and emissions. This study analyzes long term benefits and impact of energy policy which focus on Renewable Portfolio Standard policy using scenario-base method. The MARKAL (acronyms for MARKet Allocation) modeling tool is proposed study for long term energy system which represents the whole energy system of the country, including all processes from the primary energy extraction or import to supply the final energy. The model is based on linear programming, optimization approach, which consists of a set of existing and possible new technologies. This method uses the optimal mix technologies for various energy forms to meet service demand of the country during 2005-2035. The assessment in term of primary energy supply and final energy consumption, total system cost, energy security indices, and selected GHGs emissions has been analyzed. The study indicates that high percentage of renewable portfolio standard (RPS20) contributes to reduce the total CH₄ (0.21 %), CO₂(0.52%), and NOx (0.52%)emissions as compared to base case. In addition, it reduces energy import dependency. However, it leads to increase the total system cost by 0.65%. |
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Marpaung, Charles O. P.;Shrestha, Ram M.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Vilan Nitivattananon;Salam, Abdul P.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | RTG Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2010 |