Thailand Power Development Plan 2015-2036
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plants which will be connected to EGAT’s main grid according to the updated PDP to<br />
ensure an adequate electricity generation and maintain both security and reliability of the<br />
power system based on EGAT’s criteria.<br />
6.4.9 Transmission System <strong>Development</strong> Projects for <strong>Power</strong> Purchase<br />
from Neighboring Countries<br />
The transmission system projects will accommodate the power<br />
purchase from neighboring countries such as Lao PDR, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia<br />
to reduce the dependence on natural gas for electricity generation and to prepare for the<br />
ASEAN <strong>Power</strong> Grid (APG) in the future.<br />
6.5 Transmission System Interconnection Project (Grid to Grid)<br />
The transmission system project aims to interconnect as Grid to Grid between<br />
<strong>Thailand</strong> and Neighboring Countries at the new and existing interconnection points. The<br />
interconnection points are expected to be expanded or renovated in the future for<br />
accommodating ASEAN <strong>Power</strong> Grid (APG) and improving the stability and reliability of the<br />
power system. Currently, EGAT has planned to connect a new interconnection point<br />
between Su-Ngai Kolok Substation of EGAT and Rantau Panjang Substation of Tenaga<br />
Nasional Berhad (TNB). The 132 kV transmission line from Su-Ngai Kolok Substation to<br />
Rantau Panjang Substation with distance of 12.5 kilometers will be constructed after the<br />
Interconnection Agreement between EGAT and TNB is concluded.<br />
6.6 Smart Grid <strong>Development</strong> Project<br />
The <strong>Thailand</strong> Smart Grid <strong>Development</strong> Master <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2015</strong> – <strong>2036</strong>, approved by<br />
the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) on February 16, <strong>2015</strong>, has set policies,<br />
directions and frameworks for the overall development of smart grid in <strong>Thailand</strong>. Hence,<br />
all sectors, who plan to invest in smart grid development by their own budget, both<br />
government sector i.e. EGAT, MEA and PEA and private sector i.e. entrepreneur, industry,<br />
educational institution and consumers, should set their direction and investment plan<br />
according to the <strong>Thailand</strong> Smart Grid <strong>Development</strong> Master <strong>Plan</strong>. The rapid increasing of<br />
renewable energy into the main grid at present and in the near future, the system<br />
security and the environmental impact will be the main concerned issues in the system.<br />
The smart grid development in <strong>Thailand</strong> has been initiated by the government policy,<br />
global trends on smart grid and the technology improvement towards ICT-base. These<br />
initiatives will enhance the security and efficiency of power system also increase the<br />
capability of the system to accommodate the power from renewable energy sources and<br />
reduce the environmental impact. The <strong>Thailand</strong> Smart Grid <strong>Development</strong> Master <strong>Plan</strong><br />
<strong>2015</strong> – <strong>2036</strong>, issued by the Ministry of Energy, has divided into four phases which are<br />
Phase I: preparation (<strong>2015</strong> – 2016), Phase II: short-term (2017 - 2021), Phase III: medium-<br />
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