Long-term generation planning incorporating renewable resources option : a case study of Thailand | |
| Author | Khin Mya Nwe |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-04-03 |
| Subject(s) | Renewable energy sources--Thailand Electric power--Planning--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 |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ET-04-03 |
| Abstract | In our modem life, people in around the world tend to use more and more electricity. But electric power systems are operated with significant emphasis on economic operation without adequately considering the pollutants produced. The problems of environmental pollutions such as air pollution are becoming more and more serious and these are associated with energy use span a growing spectrum of pollutions, hazards, and degradation of environmental quality and natural ecosystems. Some renewable energy such as hydro, solar technology, wind technology and biomass technology are being considered to reduce pollution problem. By installing renewable power plants, these can reduce C02 emission from Thailand power sector by exploitation the available energy resources in each locations. Some "dirty" power plants need to be cleaned up now, not a decade from now. The power generation from hydro this is financially attractive to generate power into the system. Effect of biomass plant will decrease the fuel and variable cost of the power system. Nevertheless, the lower system reliability and low efficiency of biomass plant is one of the disadvantage points of generation from biomass. This study also shows that the potential of C02 emission is reduced after applying 4% of renewable energy to increasing capacity. Thus, another implicit merit of the renewable resource will also play an imp01tant pat1 in the Thailand for further developing elechic power capabilities. Energy is critical to economic and social development but depending on the way it is produced, transported and used, it can contribute to both local environmental degradation, such as air pollution and global environmental problems, principally climate change. Patt of the challenge of moving towards a sustainable development path is to be able to track progress. |
| Year | 2004 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ET-04-03 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Mithulananthan, Nadarajah |
| Examination Committee(s) | Surapong Chirarattananon; Weerakorn Ongsakul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | H. M. Queen of Thailand Scholarship |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2004 |