In order to stay competitive in a rapidly globalizing economy, Thailand has emerged as one of the
first countries in Asia to encourage alternative energy investment. In an effort to maintain the
sustainability and security of energy in Thailand, the Government of Thailand developed the 10-
Year Alternative Energy and Development Plan-AEDP (2012-2021), with the target of increasing
alternative energy consumption from 7,413 ktoe (kilo tonnes of oil equivalent) in 2012 to 25,000
ktoe in 2021.