Life Cycle Assessment of Power Generation from Solar Energy in Thailand

Khaenson, Wasin; Maneewan, Somchai; Punlek, Chantana; Chindaraksa, Sirinuch; Rachapradit, Ninnart

doi:10.1142/9789814723039_0030

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“…Suksoontornsiri 2007, Kittner et al 2013, Khaenson et al 2016, Khaenson et al 2017, Eskew et al 2018, Faircloth et al 2019. Some studies have provided an economic analysis of solar energy, for instance,…”

Section: Limmeechokchai Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Solar Electricity Generation on the Thai Electricity Industry

Wattana

Aungyut

2021

Int. J. Renew. Energy Dev.

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This paper analyses the impacts of electricity generation from solar energy on the Thai electricity industry. In this paper, three scenarios (REF, Solar2015 and Solar2018) are developed to represent an increased levels of electricity produced from solar energy. A Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) model is employed, in this paper, to assess the impacts for the period 2019–2037. This paper assesses and analyses the scenario impacts in terms of diversification of electricity generation, fossil fuel requirement and emissions of CO2 and SO2. The analysis reveals that increased electricity generation from solar energy would help diversify energy supply for electricity generation, reduce fossil fuel imports, and therefore help improve energy security of the country. Furthermore, it would help mitigating CO2 and SO2 emissions – an issue of environmental significance. Despite several benefits, there are a number of emerging barriers for promoting electricity generation from solar energy in Thailand. These include the intermittency of solar energy, high-capital cost, unsupportable grid infrastructure and unfavourable regulatory framework. This paper, therefore, suggests that the implementation of energy storage system, provision of financial incentives to potential investors, improvement of grid flexibility and the revision of the regulations to support solar energy business could be effective strategies in order to address the barriers facing the Thai electricity industry.

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Section: Limmeechokchai Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Solar Electricity Generation on the Thai Electricity Industry

Wattana

Aungyut

2021

Int. J. Renew. Energy Dev.

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“…Electricity production in Thailand uses natural gas, coal, and biomass for fuel. LCA of electricity production from these three fuels, especially coal, is directly related to freshwater eutrophication [35][36][37]. Furthermore, the wood ash is a major contributor to human non-carcinogenic toxicity.…”

Section: Midpoint Environmental Impacts For One Tonne Of Wood Pellet ...mentioning

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Life Cycle Assessment of Wood Pellet Production in Thailand

2020

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Thailand has increased wood pellet production for export and domestic use. The variations in production processes, raw materials, and transportation related to wood pellet production make it necessary to evaluate the environmental impacts assessment. The objective of this study was to compare via Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), eight different cases of wood pellet production varying in terms of raw materials, production processes, energy use, and the format of transportation and to compare LCA of electricity production from wood pellets and fossil fuels. The comparison results show that leucaena is better as a feedstock for wood pellet production than acacia due to shorter harvest cycle and lesser use of resources. Pellet production consumes the most energy contributing significantly to the environmental impacts. The use of fossil fuels in wood pellet production and transportation also has a major contribution to the environmental impacts. Using wood pellets for electricity production is better than lignite in terms of human health, ecosystem quality and resource scarcity. Recommendations from this study include increasing yield of feedstock plants, shortening harvest cycle, reducing overuse of fertilizers and herbicides, pollution control, reducing fossil fuel use in the supply chain, good logistics, feedstock access, and offering incentives considering the externality cost.

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Comparative analyses of solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, and solar photovoltaic and wind turbine hybrid systems: Case study of Thailand

Komrit,

Zabihian

2023

Energy Conversion and Management

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Life Cycle Assessment of Power Generation from Solar Energy in Thailand

Cited by 4 publications

References 3 publications

Impacts of Solar Electricity Generation on the Thai Electricity Industry

Impacts of Solar Electricity Generation on the Thai Electricity Industry

Life Cycle Assessment of Wood Pellet Production in Thailand

Comparative analyses of solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, and solar photovoltaic and wind turbine hybrid systems: Case study of Thailand

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