4 FAQs about Thailand lithium battery energy storage project

Does Thailand need a battery energy storage system?

Thailand may lack the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) necessary to navigate supply and demand challenges. The 2024 PDP draft included 10,000 MW of BESS, but this may see the country struggle to fulfil carbon neutrality and Net Zero commitments over the coming decades.

Will Thailand become a regional battery manufacturing hub?

The move strengthens Thailand's EV and energy storage supply chain as the country pushes to become a regional manufacturing hub. China's leading lithium battery producer Sunwoda has received approval from Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) for a THB 50 billion ($1.5 billion) investment in local battery manufacturing.

Why is battery storage a problem in Thailand?

This is partly due to a lack of clarity on how battery storage fits into existing electricity infrastructure. In 2022, the Thai government approved 24 BESS projects, all of which were located alongside solar operations. Their total combined storage capacity was 994 MW.

Could a sodium-ion battery be a new business opportunity in Thailand?

The Federation of Thai Industries' Renewable Energy Industry Club sees potential in sodium-ion battery (SIB) production as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. SIBs, made from rock salt, could offer a new business opportunity given Thailand's abundant rock salt reserves.

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