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Rapid deployment of industrial biogas in Thailand: Factors of success
Panel: 6. The role of financing to improve industrial efficiency, global perspective
This is a peer-reviewed paper.
Author:
Joost Siteur, Thailand
Abstract
Over the last decade, Thailand has experienced a remarkable increase in the deployment of biogas plants at industries such as starch mills, breweries and palm oil mills. Industrial biogas has become a main stream technical option, particularly for cassava-based starch mills, and is seen as a way to enhance productivity and competitiveness. While 10 years ago financing was difficult to obtain for these projects, currently several local banks are providing financing.
This paper provides an assessment of the rapid development of the industrial biogas sector in Thailand, with the objective to identify driving factors and extract lessons that could be applied elsewhere. Technical and financial government support to renewable energy, in particular the ability to sell excess electricity to the grid, as well as the strength of the industrial sector, are considered the main driving factors for the rapid industrial biogas development.
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Panels of
1. Programmes to promote industrial energy efficiency
2. Sustainable production design and supply chain initiatives
3. Matching policies and drivers: Policies and Directives to drive industrial efficiency
4. Undertaking high impact actions: The role of technology and systems optimisation
5. The role of energy management systems, education, outreach and training
6. The role of financing to improve industrial efficiency, global perspective