Bangkok: Three electricity authorities joined forces to create energy security, holding the 54th meeting of the Committee to Improve the Reliability of the Electricity System, sharing work experiences, updating technology trends, and learning lessons from the major power outage in Spain, so that the public and electricity users in all sectors can rest assured that Thai electricity is stable and reliable 24 hours a day.
According to Thai News Agency, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) organized the 54th Power System Reliability Improvement Committee Meeting (1/2568) on July 8, 2568. The meeting aimed to integrate cooperation to link operations in managing the power system to be stable, sufficient, reliable, and safe, focusing on managing fuels sufficient for the country’s electricity demand. The authorities also emphasized learning lessons from the power outage in Spain to prepare protection measures for
Thailand.
Mr. Saneh Treekhan, Deputy Governor of Transmission System Operation, EGAT, highlighted the challenges the Thai power system is facing due to changes in the energy structure, particularly the increase in highly volatile renewable energy. He noted that the major blackout in Spain serves as an important lesson, reflecting the vulnerability of renewable energy power plants and offering guidelines for managing the power system to ensure stability.
Mr. Pipat Chon-Amphai, MEA Deputy Governor for Distribution System Services, addressed the impact of global warming and the government’s policy towards carbon neutrality, which has led to a significant role for renewable energy in the power generation sector. He pointed out the continuous increase in domestic electricity demand due to the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and data center businesses, which may affect the power system’s stability. He stressed the importance of collaboration among the three electricity authorities to develop knowledge, adopt mo
dern technology, and support the increasing electricity demand and energy transition.
Mr. Udomsak Temwong, Deputy Governor of Electricity System Operations, PEA, discussed the ongoing integration of cooperation among the three electricity authorities to address and solve electricity system security issues. He emphasized that the increasing production of electricity from renewable energy presents a significant challenge, and underscored the importance of cyber security as a factor that may affect the electricity system. Collaboration in developing and finding ways to prevent cyber attacks is essential to ensure Thai electricity remains strong, smart, and sustainable.