Hydroelectricity in Thailand

Thailand has set targets and policies for the development of its energy sector for 2035, with priority being given to indigenous renewable energy resources, including hydropower.[1]

Hydropower in Thailand is the biggest form of renewable energy in Thailand, beating solar power in Thailand and wind power in Thailand, with a total capacity of over 7000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower generation capacity installed in 26 hydroelectric dams in the country. The biggest hydroelectric dam in Thailand is the Bhumibol Dam, which has eight turbines giving it a total capacity of 749 MW. The dam was opened in 1964 and is owned and operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). As of 2000, large-scale hydropower generation in Thailand had reached almost 3 gigawatts (GW), and development has since slowed as concerns were raised on environmental impacts of large hydropower plants.[1] Generation from small-scale hydropower is rising at a modest rate.[1]

Thailand also imports electricity produced by hydroelectric power stations in other countries. By September 2015, Thailand was importing 7% of the electricity it could produce. Electricity was being imported from Laos, Myanmar and China.[2][3]

To complement Thailand's hydropower plants, EGAT plans to build floating solar-hydro projects on eight reservoir dams around the country, with a total planned capacity of 1 GW.[4][5][6]

List of Thailand hydroelectric power stations
StationCapacity (MW)CommunityCoordinatesStatus
Ban Yang Dam0.13Operational
Ban Khun Klang Dam0.20Operational
Bang Lang Dam726°9′23″N 101°16′25″EOperational[7]
Ban Santi1.28Operational
Bhumibol Dam74917°14′33″N 98°58′20″EOperational[8]
Chulabhorn Dam4016°32′10″N 101°39′0″EOperational
Chao Phraya Dam1915°9′29″N 100°10′48″EOperational
Huai Kui Mang Dam0.10Operational
Huai Kum Dam1.06Operational
Kaeng Krachan Dam1212°54′57″N 99°37′51″EOperational[9]
Khlong Chong Klam Dam0.02Operational
Lam Takhong Pumped Storage Power Plant50014°51′54″N 101°33′37″EOperational
Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam919°9′41″N 99°2′24″EOperational[10]
Nam Pung Dam6Operational
Pak Mun Dam13615°16′55″N 105°28′06″EOperational[8]
Rajjaprabha Dam240Operational
Sirikit Dam50017°45′50″N 100°33′48″EOperational[8]
Srinagarind Dam72014°24′31″N 99°07′42″EOperational[8]
Sirindhorn Dam3615°12′22″N 105°25′24″EOperational
Tha Thung Na Dam3814°14′1″N 99°14′9″EOperational[11]
Ubol Ratana Dam25.216°46′31″N 102°37′05″EOperational
Vajiralongkorn Dam30014°47′58″N 98°35′49″EOperational
Mae Wong Dam15°55′1″N 99°19′39″EProposed
Kaeng Suea Ten Dam18°36′0″N 100°9′0″EProposed
Pakchom DamProposed
Ban Koum DamProposed

See also

References
  1. Renewable Energy Outlook: Thailand (PDF). 2017. ISBN 978-92-9260-035-8.
  2. "The Hidden Cost of Thailand's New Power Development Plan". International Rivers. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  3. "Development of hydropower 'must be safe', PM tells World Economic Forum". The Nation. September 14, 2018. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  4. Sharon, Alita (2019-03-05). "Thailand's new solar plants to float on dams and reservoirs". OpenGov Asia. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  5. Sharon, Alita (2018-11-18). "Thailand's EGA to facilitate 1GW of floating solar on hydro dams". OpenGov Asia. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  6. Kenning, Tom (December 11, 2018). "ADB invests US$155 million in B. Grimm's green bonds for Thai solar projects". PV Tech. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  7. "Bang Lang Dam". Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  8. "Hydroelectric Power Plants in Thailand". Gallery. Power Plants Around The World. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  9. "Kaeng Krachan Dam". Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  10. "Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam". Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  11. "Tha Thung Na Dam". Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Retrieved 7 July 2014.
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