0 Economic and environmental implications of distributed generation : a case study of Thailand | |
| Author | Passakorn Srisastra |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-01-1 |
| Subject(s) | Electric power distribution :--Thailand Electric power systems --Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study analyses the effect of distributed generation, which is the small size generation at the distribution level and try to supply power at local demand, on power system in Thailand. The study will consider into three main categories, economic, environmental, and utility planning implications. The power system of Thailand is used to demonstrate the effect of distributed generation at different parameters. The effect of C02 emission trading benefit would be included to this study. The study shows the effect of three technologies type of distributed generation, solar technology, wind technology and biomass technology in power system. The results show that the power generation from solar technology in power system required 80% subsidy based on the present price and characteristic of solar technology. As same as in power generation from wind technology also required subsidy but in the lower rate, 73%. T After subsidy the generation of solar and wind technology will decrease the new coal installed capacity during planning horizon. And emission reduction constraint pose at 13% would promote the power generation from both types. And C02 emission trading will be applied to the power generation from both technologies due to the reduction in C02 emission. Finally the power generation from biomass which is financially attractive to generate power into the system. Effect of biomass plant will decrease the fuel and variable cost of the power system. But the lower system reliability and low efficiency of biomass plant is one of the disadvantage point of generation from biomass |
| Year | 2001 |
| 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) | Shrestha, Ram M. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Surapong Chirarattananon;Singh, S.N.;Shrestha, Rabin |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |