For the past few decades, we have been trying to rely less on fossil fuels and more on clean (green) energy, as the need to address the pollution issues emerged, and Thailand is leading the way in Southeast Asia, with numerous green energy initiatives.
LPG Popularity
Many drivers prefer to use LPG, and for around $1000, you can have a gasoline engine converted to run on both petrol and LPG. Major carriers have to undergo random LPG tanker inspection (ทดสอบรถขนส่งก๊าซ LPG) from the authorities; the cost is significantly lower when you use LPG, hence its popularity.
Government Support for EVs
The Thai government seems committed to promoting EVs, while at the same time, working with diesel and gasoline car manufacturers to reduce the number of new cars coming onto the roads. They offer attractive tax concessions on EV sales to encourage dealerships to focus on this new breed of car. Of course, Thailand has a large auto manufacturing sector, and they work closely together to promote clean energy solutions.
EV Charging Stations
Of course, you must have adequate EV charging stations around the country and let’s not forget that this industry is constantly developing, and there is significant private investment going into the building of vehicle charging stations. Click here for smart solutions with EV maintenance.
Solar Energy
This is one area where Thailand shines; they have more sunshine hours than any other country, and with the cost of solar panels and lithium batteries coming down, many Thai businesses and homeowners have already made the switch to clean energy. China manufactures high volumes of top-grade solar panels, and Thailand has numerous projects with large areas of hillsides covered with solar panels. More and more Thai property owners are taking advantage of falling prices for solar energy systems, while the Thai government does offer financial assistance for homeowners who wish to switch to clean energy. Check out their website for more details.
Reducing Demand on the National Grid
The Thai government has ambitious targets regarding reducing the demand on the National Grid, which, if met, would lead to several fossil fuel-burning power stations closing down for good! The national demand for energy is at its highest in April and May, the peak of the hot summer months. The Electric Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is the department responsible for this, and they have many directives in place to reduce the demand for energy across Thailand.
Thailand is one of the leading Southeast Asian countries when it comes to clean energy, and they continue to be at the forefront of developments and innovations. Regarding costs, solar panel prices are coming down to an acceptable level, which makes it more attractive to home and business owners.
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