Location >> Thailand’s 2025 Energy Transition: Clean Power and Competitiveness
Date：2025-03-13
Thailand's Energy Roadmap for 2025
Dr. Prasert outlined Thailand’s key energy policies for 2025, emphasizing the importance of increasing the share of clean energy. Currently, approximately 60% of the country's electricity production comes from natural gas, while clean energy accounts for around 26%. Under the draft Power Development Plan (PDP2024), the share of natural gas will decrease to 41% by 2035, while clean energy will rise to 51%. This shift aligns with global trends focusing on climate change mitigation, where countries are setting clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean Energy to Boost Thailand's Competitiveness
Thailand's energy policy is also focused on enhancing the country’s competitiveness by promoting clean energy to attract foreign investment. The government is positioning Thailand as a Digital Hub for ASEAN, with strong investor interest in data centers and cloud services. This is reflected in the 46 investment promotion applications submitted to the Board of Investment (BOI), totaling over 167.99 billion baht.
Additionally, Thailand is preparing for over 2,000 megawatts of Direct Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and a Utility Green Tariff policy. Many investors require 100% clean energy, or RE100, and high-quality electricity. This presents a challenge for EGAT, MEA, and PEA to ensure a stable, uninterrupted power supply. While electricity costs are a secondary concern for investors, the primary focus remains on reliability and sustainability.
Source: https://solarquarter.com/2025/02/11/thailands-energy-policy-2025-focus-on-clean-energy-and-domestic-energy-security/
