Type | Journal Article - Thammasat International Journal of Science and Technology |
Title | Scenario-Based Assessment of Energy Savings in Thailand: A Long-range Energy Alternative Planning Approach |
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Volume | 13 |
Issue | 2 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2008 |
URL | http://www.thaiscience.info/journals/Article/Scenario-based assessment of energy savings in thailanda long-range energy alternative planning approach.pdf |
Abstract | Lr zoos, the residential, small"ornrn"..iull,ii1ll"t1 "ra small industrial sectors totally consumed about 16,022 ktoe, accounting for 25.68% of total energy consumption in Thailand. In terms of electricity consumption, these three sectors consumed abottt 54,197 GWh, accounting for 44.680/o of total electricity consumption in Thailand. This paper presents the assessment of energy efficiency improvement and renewable energy substitution in the three main economic sectors in Thailand. The energy consumption in the base year was analyzed by using an end-use model, called the "Long-range Energy Alternative Planning system" or LEAP model. The business-as-usual (BAU) scenario was developed on the basis of historical and current trends of energy consumption in the sectors. In this study, the base year in the BAU is 2005 and the planning period is 2006-2020. In this study the efficiency improvement scenarios for long-range energy planning are l) energy efficient programs such as demand-side management programs, 2) improved biomass cooking stoves, 3) improved LPG cooking stoves, and 4) improved boilers in industries. Results of analyses are presented of the potential oflong-term energy savings in both electric and non-electric devices, and corresponding COz emissions. In the efficiency improvement scenarios, the efficient end-use devices could contribute energy savings of 7,798 ktoe, accounting for 8.4Y" of total energy consumption in these sectors in 2020. |
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