The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has unveiled the draft PDP2026, outlining 5.09 megawatts of new generating capacity and aiming to increase clean energy to 65% by 2593.

The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) is seeking public comments on the draft Power Development Plan 2026, which outlines the direction of Thailand's electricity system from 2569 to 2593. This plan aims to support new demand from data centers and AI, as well as the transition to clean energy. The first 12 years target new power generation capacity of approximately 50,900 megawatts, focusing on solar power (24,300 megawatts) and battery energy storage (14,500 megawatts). It also paves the way for SMR and CCS (Smart Mass Regeneration and Clean Energy Saving) technologies, with the goal of achieving at least 65% clean energy by 2593.

On September 8, 2026, the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) of the Ministry of Energy will hold a public consultation on the "Draft Power Development Plan of Thailand 2569-2569 (PDP2593)" to determine the long-term direction of the country's electricity system development.

With a focus on energy security, reasonable electricity costs, and reducing environmental impact, coupled with the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has opened a forum for public comment on the draft PDP2026.docx.

Mr. Wattanapong Kurovat, Director of the Energy Policy and Planning Office, stated that the preparation of PDP2026 is a review of the direction of the electricity system to align with the rapidly changing context. This includes the demand for clean energy from the industrial sector, the expansion of data centers and AI, self-generation of electricity, the transition to electric vehicles, as well as international trade regulations and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

The draft PDP2026 lays out key principles based on a balance between three areas : energy security, economy, and environment. It aims to ensure sufficient electricity generation capacity at both national and regional levels, diversify fuel sources, manage electricity costs at an appropriate and fair level, and support greenhouse gas reduction to achieve the Net Zero goal by 2050. (Press Release: Energy Policy and Planning Office Opens Public Consultation Forum on Draft PDP2026.docx)

Another important direction is to make the electricity system more flexible by balancing renewable energy, energy storage systems, and reliable power generation capacity. This also includes encouraging greater private sector and electricity users to participate in the system, such as self-generation, demand management, and access to clean energy.

The plan also aims to develop a cumulative Demand Response (DR) mechanism of more than 2,800 megawatts by 2593 and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) of more than 9,100 megawatts to help manage peak electricity demand and improve grid efficiency. (Press Release: Energy Policy and Planning Office Opens Public Hearing on Draft PDP2026.docx)

Furthermore, PDP2026 prepares for low-carbon technologies and future energy sources, including small modular nuclear power plants (SMR), carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, long-term energy storage systems, and hydrogen, to increase options and reduce the risk of long-term technological uncertainties. (Press Release: Energy Policy and Planning Office Opens Public Consultation Forum on Draft PDP2026.docx)

For the first 12 years of the plan, from 2026 to 2569, the framework sets a new total power generation capacity of approximately 50,900 megawatts, comprising: 9,100 megawatts of combined cycle natural gas power plants (CCGT), 300 megawatts of SMR power plants, 24,300 megawatts of solar power, 2,700 megawatts of wind power, and 14,500 megawatts of battery energy storage systems (BESS). (Press Release: Energy Policy and Planning Office Opens Public Hearing on Draft PDP2580.docx)

While the draft plan, targeting the period after 2580, outlines options to support the transition to clean energy, including the use of CCS technology, increasing the proportion of renewable energy coupled with energy storage systems, and a combination of both approaches.

All options stipulate that clean energy must account for at least 65% by 2593. (Press Release: Energy Policy and Planning Office Opens Public Hearing on Draft PDP2026.docx)

The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) is accepting public comments on the draft PDP2026 until September 15, 2026. The feedback will be incorporated into the revision of the draft plan and will proceed to the relevant review process. (Press Release: EPPO Opens Forum for Public Comments on Draft PDP2569.docx)

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