Measures
Transitioning to industrial best practices to realise substantial energy savings in energy demand
The energy consumption of the industry sector is the highest – at around 47.6 per cent in 2018. This gives a substantial energy savings potential through transitioning industry into a more energy-knowledgeable sector. As modelled in SET, the proposed energy efficiency interventions may allow an energy demand reduction of 232 ktoe – a 24.3 per cent reduction.
Without further region-specific information, the suggested energy savings potential for several industries is based on the potential savings provided in the Energy Efficiency Development Plan(MOE, 2011) . These are roughly assessed by comparing Thailand’s average specific energy consumption (SEC) in 2009, with the best SEC in other countries or within Thailand. Nonetheless, potential savings may vary from site to site, hence in-depth energy audits and baseline studies on a production site basis should be conducted to understand the energy efficiency and fuel switching potential in the industry sector.
Industrial companies in Surat Thani should be encouraged to perform regular energy audits to assess their energy efficiency improvement potential as well as the implementation of energy savings measures (i.e., using more efficient appliances). Notwithstanding, the high cost required to conduct an energy audit and subsequently implement energy efficiency measures are often the barrier to widespread adoption, particularly for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The provincial government may consider providing financial incentives and subsidies to encourage such practices. Needless to say, energy conservation awareness among industrial owners is imperative to ensure a successful sustainable transition.
The energy consumption of the industry sector is the highest – at around 47.6 per cent in 2018. This gives a substantial energy savings potential through transitioning industry into a more energy-knowledgeable sector. As modelled in SET, the proposed energy efficiency interventions may allow an energy demand reduction of 232 ktoe – a 24.3 per cent reduction.
Without further region-specific information, the suggested energy savings potential for several industries is based on the potential savings provided in the Energy Efficiency Development Plan
Industrial companies in Surat Thani should be encouraged to perform regular energy audits to assess their energy efficiency improvement potential as well as the implementation of energy savings measures (i.e., using more efficient appliances). Notwithstanding, the high cost required to conduct an energy audit and subsequently implement energy efficiency measures are often the barrier to widespread adoption, particularly for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The provincial government may consider providing financial incentives and subsidies to encourage such practices. Needless to say, energy conservation awareness among industrial owners is imperative to ensure a successful sustainable transition.
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