Bangkok Post
Call for green power to supply data centres
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The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity to businesses, which require vast amounts of clean energy.
Key facts
- The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity to businesses, which require vast amounts of clean
- The adder tariff was introduced to encourage investment in renewable energy by adding extra charges to electricity prices.
- The government introduced the adder tariff in 2006 as part of efforts to expand renewable energy supply.
- In 2014, the NEPC decided to end the adder tariff incentive, replacing it with a feed-in tariff for new renewable projects
Summary
The adder tariff was introduced to encourage investment in renewable energy by adding extra charges to electricity prices.
However, the scheme was criticised for driving up electricity costs for households and businesses.