Thailand's state utility EGAT is overhauling its power grid infrastructure to accommodate 70%+ renewable energy under the PDP 2026 strategy. Key measures include grid flexibility upgrades, battery storage pilots (Lopburi, Chaiyaphum), demand response systems, and ongoing evaluation of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) as a stable, carbon-free baseload option. While SMR remains under technical and regulatory study—following IAEA guidelines on safety, waste management, and public acceptance—it is positioned alongside hydrogen and carbon capture as a long-term clean energy hedge. This is strategically relevant for SMEs in energy, manufacturing, and grid-tech sectors seeking to align with Thailand's Net Zero 2050 trajectory.
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