This thesis presents a research project entitled ‘A Hypothetical Enhanced Renewable Energy Utilization (EREU) Model for Electricity Generation in Thailand’. This research is motivated by Thailand’s rapidly increasing electricity consumption caused by the country’s long-standing above-average economic growth. Consequently, the rising electricity demand can only be satisfied by continuously growing electricity imports and thus creating a significant burden to Thailand’s national budget. Further-more, Thailand is heavily dependent on natural gas reserves for electricity generation, however, these are expected to be depleted within only three decades and global price levels for conventional fuels are increasingly volatile with an ascending tendency as well. Therefore, Thailand faces an urgent need to strategically plan for the broad utili-zation of domestic renewable energy resources, which is essential for a more diversi-fied and thus sustainable electricity generation, as well as for the nation’s endeavor to become an energy hub within the South East Asian region.
Under these circumstances this research conducts a comprehensive literature re-view regarding the past development as well as the current situation of renewable energy utilization in Thailand, which concludes in the identification of the importance of renewable energy in the given context and closes with both a distinctive need as-sessment and a conceptual framework for Thailand’s future renewable energy strat-egy. Subsequently, the research introduces a unique primary research endeavor in the form of an explorative expert interview survey, which succeeds in a substantial col-lection of qualitative and in-depth data. These valuable data is first objectively ana-lyzed and second subjectively interpreted and summarized to become the major source for the derivation of a multitude of potential strategic recommendations for an enhanced future renewable energy utilization development in Thailand. Finally, the entirety of theses recommended strategic approaches, based on both the secondary and primary research, are assembled to develop the Enhanced Renewable Energy Uti-lization (EREU) model for electricity generation in Thailand as the fundamental find-ing of this thesis and research project respectively.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Preface
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research delves into the past and present state of renewable energy (RE) utilization in Thailand, aiming to develop strategic approaches for its future development. The research underscores the crucial role of RE in addressing Thailand's increasing electricity demand and its dependence on depleting fossil fuels. The study seeks to raise public awareness about the importance of a robust RE strategy and to stimulate further research in the field.
- The urgent need for a strategic shift towards renewable energy in Thailand.
- The development and implementation of a comprehensive RE strategy for Thailand.
- The exploration of diverse RE technologies and their suitability for the Thai context.
- The identification of key challenges and opportunities in promoting RE utilization in Thailand.
- The creation of a framework model for enhancing RE utilization in Thailand.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Preface: This section introduces the research project, its motivation, and its central goal of developing a hypothetical Enhanced Renewable Energy Utilization (EREU) model for electricity generation in Thailand.
- Abstract: This section outlines the research objectives, methodology, and major findings. It emphasizes the importance of RE utilization in Thailand, highlights the development of the EREU model, and outlines its five distinctive modules.
- Acknowledgements: This section expresses gratitude to all individuals and organizations who contributed to the research, particularly the expert interviewees and the Assumption University of Thailand.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts of this research project center around renewable energy utilization in Thailand, specifically the development of an Enhanced Renewable Energy Utilization (EREU) model for electricity generation. The study emphasizes the importance of a diversified and sustainable energy strategy, drawing attention to the country's potential to become a regional energy hub.
- Quote paper
- Dipl.Ing.(FH) MSc. Thomas Andexer (Author), 2008, A Hypothetical Enhanced Renewable Energy Utilization (EREU) Model for Electricity Generation in Thailand, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/117280
