‘Smart’ micro power grids to be tested over next five years

By   PICHAYA CHANGSORN 
THE NATION 
MAE HONG SON

This 1.25 megawattMae Sariang hydro power station in Mae Hong Son province will become part of the Provincial Electricity Authority’s first micro grid project.

STATE-OWNED power utilities are expected to spend Bt5 billion for three to five pilot ‘smart-grid’ projects during the next five years, said Twarath Sutabutr, spokesman of the Energy Ministry and director-general of the Energy Policy and Planning Office.

The National Energy Policy Council has approved the Master Plan for Thailand Smart Grid Development (2015-2036), which is expected to involve a total investment of about Bt200 billion for the 20-year period. 

 

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