Thailand''s Energy Storage Market: The Next Frontier for
From residential distributed systems to utility-scale PV-plus-storage projects, the Thai market is accelerating towards maturity and diversification—projected to sustain double-digit annual
From residential distributed systems to utility-scale PV-plus-storage projects, the Thai market is accelerating towards maturity and diversification—projected to sustain double-digit annual
With Thailand''s plan to increase renewable energy share to 30% by 2037, the northern region alone will require an additional 5GWh of energy storage capacity, presenting tremendous
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Although Thailand is a regional leader in renewable energy, its use of energy storage is nascent. EGAT undertook some studies on the potential for energy storage and is piloting three battery energy storage installations. One is located alongside a solar project in Mae Hong Son Province to improve power supply stability.
There are currently few grid-scale energy storage projects in Thailand, although the situation is likely to change. In furtherance of its commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Thai government has enacted policies which envisage renewable energy accounting for the majority of grid capacity and output by 2040.
Energy storage is in its infancy in Thailand, and new business models are already emerging. As the regulatory framework adapts to accommodate new players in the market, we expect to see greater penetration in this area. Notes Energy Policy and Planning Office, Ministry of Energy, electricity statistics
Thailand’s 2024 power development plan (PDP) aims to increase renewable energy use, highlighting the importance of BESS alongside solar panels and wind turbines. This could create new business opportunities for entrepreneurs if prices decrease or new technologies emerge for stationary batteries.