Bangkok, April 26 - Thai-Japanese by Hitachi-EGAT joins Thailand towards Carbon Neutrality by introducing OPENVQ technology. use voltage regulator in the power transmission system Support renewable energy (RE), reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy waste.
Mr. Nashida Kazuya (HE Mr. Nashida Kazuya), Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, Dr. Shuji Yumitori (Dr. Shuji Yumitori), Executive Director New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan, Mr. Somboon Norkaew, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Energy, Mr. Katsuya Nagano, Executive Vice President of Hitachi Co., Ltd. and Mr. Boonyanit Wongrakmit The Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) participated in the opening ceremony of a voltage control technology demonstration project using Optimized Performance Enabling Network for Volt/Var(Q) (OPENVQ) with EGAT's transmission system. EGAT's 50th Anniversary Building, EGAT Headquarters
The Japanese ambassador to Thailand revealed that the voltage regulator technology demonstration project using OPENVQ with EGAT's power transmission system is one of the collaborations between Japan and Thailand that respond to the Carbon Neutrality goal by bringing technological innovation to develop the country and live each country's strengths Emphasizes the awareness of economic growth along with environmental stewardship. It is hoped that the public and private sectors of the two countries will work together to further enhance the efficiency of interconnection in the energy sector.
EGAT Governor added that Voltage regulation using OPENVQ will result in fluctuations in the power system, optimizing voltage regulation to support the increase in renewable energy. Help reduce energy loss in the power transmission system and lead to the reduction of the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity. As a result, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are reduced accordingly. Thailand has a policy to increase the share of renewable energy to 50% by 2040 and move towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050.
EGAT has cooperated with Hitachi Co., Ltd. which is funded by NEDO, Japan. Co-operate a voltage control technology demonstration project using OPENVQ with EGAT's transmission system in the northeastern region of Thailand. In November 2020, the implementation of the project was very successful. can reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions Reduce energy loss in the power transmission system by approximately 8-9% while maintaining the reliability of the power system. It also promotes energy efficiency. Increase the potential and stability in the power system to support the production of electricity from renewable energy in the northeastern region. Quantitative results of greenhouse gas emission reduction using the Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) between Thailand and Japan as well.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency