Bangkok wind power storage system

What is the southern Thailand wind power and battery energy storage project?

The Southern Thailand Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Project is the first private sector initiative in Thailand to integrate utility-scale wind power generation with a battery energy storage system. Photo courtesy of BCPG.

What is a wind power project in Thailand?

The project will be the first private sector project in Thailand to integrate utility-scale wind power generation with battery energy storage and will have an important demonstration effect.

Can Thailand use energy storage?

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.

How will lomligor improve Thailand's energy security?

“This will enhance the resilience of the region’s electricity grid, provide energy security for communities, and support economic growth across the country.” “Lomligor is the first wind power plant in Thailand to adopt energy storage system technology as the solution to the intermittency of wind power,” said BCPG President Bundit Sapianchai.

Will lomligor provide long term financing for a wind power project?

Southern Thailand Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Project: Environment and Social Compliance Audit Report The proposed loans will support Lomligor in providing long term financing for a 10-megawatt (MW) wind power project with an integrated 1.88-megawatt-hour (MWh) pilot battery energy storage system (BESS).

Does Thailand offer private sector participation in renewable electricity generation?

The Government of Thailand has opened access for private sector participation in the renewable electricity generation business through its programs for small and very small power producers.