Energy Field of Study Asian Institute of Technology Projects

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Research Projects Initiated in 2006 Workshop on Mainstream Policies and Investment on Low Carbon. Electricity Supply Industry International Conference 2006. Networking with Norwegian and Regional Institutions: 2006-2009. Targeted Capacity Development on CDM (TCD-CDM) in Thailand. Energy Code for New Buildings The Potential for Transferring and Implementing Sustainable Energy Technologies Through the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol Assessment of Cost Effectiveness of Insulation Training of trainers and transfer of efficient EU technologies in the sugar sector of Thailand Transfer of EU Knowledge and Technology for Development of Wind Energy Technology in Thailand Collection of environmental technology data in Thailand and one country in South Asia
Research Projects Initiated in 2005 Development of a Proposal on a Asian Climate Change Research Programme (ACCReP) Energy and Poverty: Knowledge and Analytical Support Setting Up of National Associations for Cogeneration and Distributed Systems in ASEAN (EC-ASEAN Energy Facility 61-2003) Capacity Building in Formulating Harmonized Policy Instruments for the Promotion of Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) in the ASEAN Member Countries (EC-ASEAN Energy Facility 62-2003).
Research Projects Initiated in 2004 Capacity Building Programme: Removal of Barriers Regarding CDM in Thailand Energy Access II Theme Project (Energy Access II / GNESD) IGES-URC Regional Workshop Partial Feasibility Study for Ratchatewa Landfill Site Gas to Energy Project Renewable Energy Technologies Theme Project (RETs Theme / GNESD) Research on Innovative and Strategic Policy Options (RISPO) Phase II RETSCREEN International Training Seminar SF6 and PFC Study for Thailand and Singapore: Identification of CDM Potential Project Dissemination and Policy Dialogue for GNESD Energy Access II Theme Integrated Assessment Model for Developing Countries and Analysis of Mitigation Options and Sustainable Development Opportunities Energy and Environmental Innovation Strategies and Database Energy and Environmental Innovation Strategies and Database Thematic Background Paper (TBP) for the Bonn International Conference 2004.
Research Projects Initiated in 2003 Application of FACTS Controllers in Thailand Power System Capacity Building Activities for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Asia Regional Workshop Capacity Development for CDM (Phase 2) Energy Access/GNESD Energy System Modeling and Emission Inventory Regional Energy Database (RED) Project Rural Electrification Decentralised Energy Options (REDEO) Ongoing and Completed Projects
Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate - Phase II (ARRPEEC-II) Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate - Phase III (ARRPEEC-III) Biogas Generation Potential and CDM Possibilities in Thailand Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM Project) Constrained Optimal Power Dispatch for Electricity and Ancillary Services Auctions Development of Educational Aids to Promote Effective Teaching of Energy Management in Buildings Development of Media and Transfer of Technologies for Energy Conservation Electric Power Systems Management Training to Personnel from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam Energy Data for Integrated Assessments (Energy Data) ESI Reform in Thailand Feasibility of the Establishment of Energy Conservation Service Industry in Thailand Feasibility Studies for an Off-Grid Rural Electrification Investment Project Component, Philippines Feasibility Study for United Farmer and Industry Cogeneration Project Global Environmental Outlook – 3 (GEO-3) An Improved Lagrangian Relaxation for Generation Scheduling in Day-Ahead Electricity Market Market Survey for Biomass Energy Projects for Bronzeoak Power System Operation and Management Training Renewable Energy Financing Forum in Thailand Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia: A Regional Research & Dissemination Programme Phase II Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia: A Regional Research & Dissemination Programme Phase III Renewable Energy Technology and CDM Project Station Investigation of Daylighting A Study on Chemical Heat Pumps Testing on Energy Saving Materials Thailand Building Chiller Replacement Project Thailand Energy and Environment Network (TEENET) Project

Research Projects Initiated in 2006

Workshop on Mainstream Policies and Investment on Low Carbon.
Duration: August – November 2006

Workshop on Mainstreaming Policies and Investment in Low Carbon: Opportunities for new approaches to investment and flexible mechanisms. The workshop aims to strengthen the national and regional capacity policies in promoting a lower carbon economy and to provide regional forum to define critical regional requirements for enhancing investment into regional and national level adaption, low carbon economies and to exploration of flexible market-based mechanisms (including CDM) and their regional application.
Project Status: In progress
Investigator(s): Dr. N. Minthulananthan and Prof. Ram M. Shrestha
Sponsor(s): UN ESCAP

Electricity Supply Industry International Conference 2006.
Duration: January 2006

Review of structures of international electricity supply industry. The international review and the review of the past and present situation of the electricity supply industry in Thailand will form a basis for recommendation for the reform of the electricity supply industry in Thailand. The study will also recommend the steps for implementation of the reform and of privatization of the present state enterprises.
Project Status: In progress
Investigator(s): Prof. Surapong C.
Sponsor(s): Minimum 100 Participants, Academics, Officials, Private Companies, International Organizations

Networking with Norwegian and Regional Institutions: 2006-2009.
Duration: 2006 - 2009

The overall objective of the project is to make a network among Norwegian Institutions, Asian Institute of Technology and Asean Center for Energy to work on regional energy issues in ASEAN. The project is also know as South-South-North Networking and will address some of the energy issues such as Renewable energy, ASEAN Power Grid and Energy and Environment Modeling in ASEAN through seminars and expert lectures.
Project Status: In progress
Investigator(s): Dr. N. Mithulananthan, Dr. Animesh Dutta and Prof. Ram M. Shrestha
Sponsor(s): Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Targeted Capacity Development on CDM (TCD-CDM) in Thailand.
Duration: 15 April 2006 – 30 January 2007

The overall development objective of this programme is to enable Thailand to actively participate in the global carbon market through having a market and regulatory environment that is conducive for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project preparation, assessment, approval and implementation. The project will comprise of a series of events – (i) four national workshops, (ii) two executive briefing meetings and (iii) study tour(s). These activities would develop capacities for CDM project development, as well as capacities that are able to secure a smooth and effective project assessment and approval procedure by the Designated National Authority (DNA)
Project Status: In progress
Investigator(s): Prof. Ram M. Shrestha and Prof. S. Kumar
Sponsor(s): UNEP Risoe Center (URC), Denmark

Energy Code for New Buildings.
Duration: October 2005 – December 2006

This project aims to develop requirements on efficiency of hot water generation and absorption chillers and to incorporate the results in whole building energy compliance in the Building Energy Code. The project also aims to develop procedure and tools, that include a computer code, to assist in the implementation of Building Energy Code on large buildings on a mandatory basis.

Project Status: In progress
Investigators: Prof. Surapong C.
Sponsor: Able Consultant Co. Ltd.

The Potential for Transferring and Implementing Sustainable Energy Technologies Through the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol.
Duration: 1 February 2006 – 31 January 2008

The project mainly studies and analyzes the potential of transferring and implementing sustainable energy technologies for GHG emission reduction through the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol in few countries. There are seven partners participating in this project from all over the world. AIT’s involvement is mainly related to Thailand, mainly in CDM status and potential, technology transfer case study and dissemination workshop.

Project Status: In progress
Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan and Dr. A. Dutta
Sponsor: Commission of the European Communities

Assessment of Cost Effectiveness of Insulation
Duration: February 2006 – December 2006

This project aims to develop methodology on testing and evaluation of cost-effectiveness of insulation and to conduct physical experiment utilizing the methodology on motor car and on two experimental houses.

Project Status: In progress
Investigators: Prof. Surapong C.
Sponsor: Siam Fiberglass Co., Ltd.

Training of trainers and transfer of efficient EU technologies in the sugar sector of Thailand.
Duration: S

The objective of the SPF programme is to enhance the relationships between EU and Thailand on trade, investment and related areas in order to strengthen the economic partnership. The proposed project promotes clean and efficient EU technologies associated with the sugar sector and EU sources of financing among the sugar millers in Thailand while simultaneously building their capacity in energy project development and financing (through seminars, trainings and site visits) as well as providing actual guidance. As a result, the sugar millers are expected to make appropriate decision to equip themselves with long-terms benefits and perspectives in mind. It is expected that EU technologies and financing will preferred alternative, enhancing the economic partnership between the EU and Thailand in the forms of increase in trade and investment. This will also benefit the sugar millers, Thai government, Thai people and global environment in general since utilization of clean EU technology improves the efficiency of the sugar mills and reduces GHGs emission.

Project Status: In progress
Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan, Dr. Weerakorn O., Dr. A. Dutta , Prof. Surapong C. and Dr. H.P.W. Jayasuriya
Sponsor: EU-Thailand Economic Cooperation (Small Projects Facility)

Transfer of EU Knowledge and Technology for Development of Wind Energy Technology in Thailand.
Duration: 1 January 2006 – 31 January 2006

The overall objective of the project is to help Thailand to development the wind energy sector with the transfer of knowledge and technology from the EU and to support Thai government movement towards greater energy security, energy diversity and energy independence. The objective is coupled with the promotion of EU wind energy technology in Thailand. This will enhance the long standing relationship between EU and Thailand by mutual cooperation in the wind energy sector.

Project Status: In progress
Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan, Dr. Weerakorn O. and Dr. A. Dutta
Sponsor: EU-Thailand Economic Cooperation (Small Projects Facility)

Collection of environmental technology data in Thailand and one country in South Asia.
Duration: 1 January 2006 – 30 November 2006

Activities of this project include collection of key data on environmental technologies and emissions related to various sectors in Thailand and one of the countries in South in Asia based on available statistical reports and publications.

Project Status: In progress
Investigators: Prof. Ram M. Shrestha
Sponsor: Environmental Research Center Co.,Ltd.

Research Projects Initiated in 2005

Development of a Proposal on a Asian Climate Change Research Programme (ACCReP) Duration: September 2005 – February 2006
The aim of the project is to prepare a proposal on climate change mitigation research programme in selected Asian countries. This would entail, for example: organization of a workshop with the participation from AIT investigators, resource persons, stake holders, NGOs and researchers from national, regional and international agencies, and discussion with stake holders. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. S. Kumar, Prof. Ram M. Shrestha and Prof. C. Visvanathan Sponsor: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
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Energy and Poverty: Knowledge and Analytical Support Duration: December 2004 – June 2005
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) will provide UNDP’s Sustainable Energy Programme with in-house and out-of-house experts to conduct analytical, research, and logistical tasks. This assistance will be focused around the finalization of the UNDP Programming Kit on Productive Uses of Renewable Energy, and particularly around an expert meeting to be held jointly by UNDP and UNDP-GEF in Bangkok, May 10-12, 2005, with the aim of providing input to the Programming Kit on Productive Uses of Renewable Energy. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss in detail how to develop markets for RETs in off-grid areas focusing on productive users of RETs as the entry point for market development. Creating and strengthening supply chains as well as stimulating demand for RETs need to be considered as the cornerstones of the discussion. This will be put in the context of sustainable development and poverty reduction efforts. The discussion at the expert meeting will inform both the Lessons Learned section as well as the guidance put forward in the Programming Kit. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: United Nations Development Programme Website: http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/ep/epkas
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Setting Up of National Associations for Cogeneration and Distributed Systems in ASEAN (EC-ASEAN Energy Facility 61-2003) Duration: January 2005 - January 2006
The main objective of this project is to establish National Associations for disseminating cogeneration and distributed system projects in individual ASEAN countries as a means to achieve an increase in awareness of cogeneration projects and implementing such projects which lead to adoption energy efficient technologies for providing the need existing in electricity sector in the ASEAN countries. The countries which have a well-dedined and structured energy efficiency plans and also those countries geared towards embracing renewable energy and alternative energy resources and technology are identified as the most ready countries for setting up these National Association for Cogeneration and Distributed Systems in ASEAN countries. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. Weerakorn O. and Dr. N. Mithulananthan Sponsor: EC-ASEAN Website: http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/cogen/61
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Capacity Building in Formulating Harmonized Policy Instruments for the Promotion of Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) in the ASEAN Member Countries (EC-ASEAN Energy Facility 62-2003). Duration: January 2005 - January 2006
One of the major barriers towards a more widespread use of renewable energy and energy efficiency promotion in ASEAN has been found to be the lack of consistent policy instruments between the different countries. Taking into account the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation, there is a need to formulate and harmonize the policy instruments within the ASEAN Member Countries in order to ensure that the objectives of the plan can be achieved in an effective way. The proposed project will focus in the renewable energy and energy efficiency areas in the policy sector. It intends to build capacity among ASEAN parliamentarians, Senior Officials of Energy, local government executives during the first phase of the first phase of the proposed project, and during a second phase of power sector representative, power consumers and civil society stakeholders. The Electives are to make valuable inputs to the development of harmonized regional policy instruments, which would eventually help to stimulate Renewable Energy (RE) and Finance Energy Efficiency (EE) and Conservation in the ASEAN region. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan and Dr. Weerakorn O. Sponsor: EC-ASEAN Website: http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/cogen/62
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Research Projects Initiated in 2004

Capacity Building Programme: Removal of Barriers Regarding CDM in Thailand Duration: January 2004 – May 2004
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. is a power utility based in Japan, seeking for carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, as a means to achieve targeted reduction of GHG emissions. As a result, it is of the interest of Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. to remove misunderstandings and barriers regarding CDM scheme and objectives in non-Annex I countries. Because Thailand has encountered many delays in the implementation of CDM scheme, and because Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. is interested in investing in CDM projects in Thailand, the company has mandated COGEN-AIT to organize a one-day seminar on CDM in Thailand, which will gather people from different target groups (governmental executives, media and press interested in renewables and environmental affairs, etc.). This capacity building event will address the environmental, technical and financial benefits of CDM projects to promote sustainable development in Thailand. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan, Ms. Delphine Brissonneau, and Mr. Remigio Henson Sponsor: Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., Japan
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Energy Access II Theme Project (Energy Access II/GNESD) Duration: January 2004 – August 2004
The phase II of Energy Access (hereinafter referred to as Energy Access II) theme builds on the work carried out in the original GNESD Working Group theme Energy Access. Energy Access II consists of three interlinked parts: data collation and compilation,preparation of a journal article, and preparation of a paper for the 2004 International Renewable Energy Conference in Bonn, Germany. Visit GNESD website at www.gnesd.org Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development (GNESD), Denmark
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IGES-URC Regional Workshop Duration: February 2004 – April 2004
The IGES-URC Regional Workshop was organized by AIT. The main objective of the workshop was to establish cross-country links in Asian countries. The workshop would help to provide the conditions for a synergistic interaction through: (1) greater understanding of country commonalities in approaching CDM issues; (2) identifying shared needs on technical assistance and support; and (3) sharing training activities, methods and materials to be developed in the project context. In short, building synergies, avoiding duplication of effort, and carrying out joint coordinated implementation of national activities were the specific objectives of the workshop. Project Status: Completed Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: Institute for Global Environment Strategies (IGES), Japan
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Partial Feasibility Study for Ratchatewa Landfill Site Gas to Energy Project Duration: March 2004 – May 2004
A Thai company, Jareonsompong, is currently developing a 1 MW landfill gas to energy project at Ratchatewa landfill site. The power produced will be sold to the Thai grid under the very small power producer (VSPP) scheme. In view of their interest in CDM opportunities, Jareonsompong has been able to obtain a grant from the Japanese government to update the feasibility study for the project. In view of this, Jareonsompong is requesting COGEN-AIT to assist them with regard to the feasibility study. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan and Ms. Delphine Brissonneau
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Renewable Energy Technologies Theme Project (RETs Theme / GNESD) Duration: January 2004 – August 2004
The RETs theme is the second thematic issue undertaken by GNESD Working Group. RETs theme project focuses on the role of renewable energy in the process of sustainable development. Specifically, it will identify the contribution of renewable energy technologies in poverty alleviation and provide concrete policy guidance to identify opportunities as to overcome previously identified barriers and other subtitle obstacles acting behind them. Furthemore, RETs theme project will provide a guide as to where and how to engage in the policy dialogue processes. Visit GNESD website at www.gnesd.org Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development (GNESD), Denmark
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Research on Innovative and Strategic Policy Options (RISPO) – Phase II Duration: May 2004 – October 2004
In this phase of RISPO project, AIT will carry out the following activities: (a) revision of good practices that AIT has collected on sustainable transport in Thailand and neighboring countries; (b) development of strategic policy options (SPOs) including prioritizing SOPs to be drafted based on discussion with policy makers, compile assigned SPOs in a designated format and provide feedback to the SPOs; (c) conduct scenario analysis to make recommendations of packaging the strategic policy options for Bangkok; and (d) prepare assigned sections of background paper that will include the scenario case study for Bangkok, including methodologies, scenarios, and result of assessment. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. S. Kumar and Prof. R.M. Shrestha Sponsor: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Japan
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RETSCREEN International Training Seminar Duration: January 2004 - March 2004
AIT conducted a one-day RETScreen Renewable Energy Training Seminar targeted at decision-makers and other key stakeholders. This training event was held at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. The seminar was attended by about 50 participants. AIT organized and delivered the seminar based on local specific conditions and needs, using the training materials provided by CANMET Energy Technology Center-Varennes, Canada. Project Status: Completed Investigators: Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya and Dr. S. Kumar Collaborators: Natural Resources Canada and UNEP Sponsor: CANMET Energy Technology Center-Varennes, Canada
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SF6 and PFC Study for Thailand and Singapore: Identification of CDM Potential Project Duration: February 2004 – March 2004
Mitsubishi Securities Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese company in the field of CDM. With the purpose of identitying potential CDM projects in Thailand and in Singapore, Mitsubishi Securities has requested COGEN-AIT to perform a study in the semiconductor manufacturing industry and in the electrical industry regarding potential emissions of SF6 and PFC. The project consists of identifying current utilization and management practices of these two gases in the two above-mentioned industries. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. N. Mithulananthan, Ms. Delphine Brissonneau, and Mr. Remigio Henson Sponsor: Mitsubishi Securities Co., Ltd
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Dissemination and Policy Dialogue for GNESD Energy Access II Theme Duration: January 2004 – May 2004
This activity is part of the Energy Access II project of GNESD which aims at stimulating policy dialogue across regional/national stakeholders working on energy and development issues and effectively conducting knowledge networking and outreach activities in Asian countries. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: GNESD/UNDP
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Integrated Assessment Model for Developing Countries and Analysis of Mitigation Options and Sustainable Development Opportunities Duration: October 2003 – March 2004
Integrated Assessment Model for Developing Countries (IAMDC) and Assessment of Mitigation Options and Sustainable Development Opportunities” is a proposal jointly developed by three institutions of excellence in the Asian-Pacific region – the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad India (IIMA), Energy Research Institute, Beijing China (ERI) and Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (AIT). The project aims to develop on Integrated Model from a developing country perspective for assessment of potential climate change mitigation and options in the context of national. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research
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Energy and Environmental Innovation Strategies and Database Duration: February 2004 – 31 May 2004
The aim of the project is to establish a database that would facilitate analysis of innovative strategies and counter measures (technological, institution, management etc.) through a modeling framework. The data on energy consumption by fuel and by sector, related economic environmental data will be collected from available statistical publications. This study would help to develop practical ideas for environmental innovation strategies. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha Sponsor: Fuji Research Institute Corporation
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Energy and Environmental Innovation Strategies and Database Duration: June 2004 – June 2004
The aim of the project is to estimate future energy consumption, greenhouse gases and air pollutants emission in selected Asian countries through a modeling frame work. The study under this project will assess the potential of different countermeasures against global warming, air pollution and other environmental problem. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha Sponsor: Fuji Research Institute Corporation
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Thematic Background Paper (TBP) for the Bonn International Conference 2004 Duration: September 2004 – December 2004
Thematic Background Paper (TBP) are supposed to play in the run-up to the International Conference for Renewable Energies at Bonn, Germany 2004 (renewable 2004). Thematic Background Paper will provide the basis for the discussion at the conference and serve as input for the formulation of the final conference output. Ait provided inputs to the thematic background paper on “Capacity Building for Renewable Energy Technologies. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor: Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development (GNESD)
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Research Projects Initiated in 2003

Application of FACTS Controllers in Thailand Power System
Duration: March 2003 - June 2005

Various applications of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) controllers in power systems in developing nations will be thoroughly studied in this project. Development of methodologies to find out correct size, suitable location and other pertinent information will also be studied in the project. Emphasis will be given to the application of various FACTS controllers in Thailand Power System (EGAT) grid, especially in the deregulated electricity market environment.
Project Status: In Progress
Investigator: Dr. N. Mithulananthan
Collaborator: Chulalongkorn University
Sponsor: Royal Thai Government
Website : http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/ep/facts

Capacity Building Activities for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Asia Regional Workshop Duration: January - March 2003
The main objective is to establish cross-country links between the project implementation in three countries. The workshop will help to provide the conditions for a synergistic interaction through: (1) greater understanding of country commonalities on approaching CDM issues; (2) identifying shared needs on technical assistance and support; and (3) sharing training activities, methods and materials to be developed in the project context. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Dr. S. Kumar and Dr. Subhes Bhattacharyya Collaborators: Ministry of Environment, Cambodia; National Office for Climate and Ozone Protection, Vietnam; and Inter-agency Committee on Climate Change (IACCC) assisted by Climate Change Information Center (CCIC), Manila Observatory, Philippines. Sponsor: UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment (UCCEE), Denmark
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Capacity Development for Clean Development Mechanism (Phase 2) Duration: April 2003 - March 2006
The project aims at generating in participating developing countries a broad understanding of the opportunities offered by the Clean Development Mechanism, and developing the necessary institutional and human capabilities that allows them to formulate and implement projects under the CDM. The project will help to establish green house gas emission reduction projects that are consistent with national sustainable development goals and will help develop national capabilities in analysing the technical and financial merits of Clean Development Mechanism project proposals. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Dr. S. Kumar and Dr. Subhes Bhattacharyya Sponsor: UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment (UCCEE), Denmark
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Energy Access/GNESD Duration: January - July 2003
The project aims to address the Energy Access theme, thereby to identify viable and proven policy options that can assist in providing cleaner and more sustainable energy services to the world’s poor in the context of a rapidly reforming energy sector. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Dr. S. Kumar and Dr. Subhes Bhattacharyya Sponsor: Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development (GNESD), Denmark For more information, please visit GNESD web site.
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Energy System Modeling and Emission Inventory Duration: February - May 2003
The work involves collection of data on energy consumption by fuel type by sector and related economic data and energy modeling and emission inventory of up to two ASEAN countries from available statistical publications. Project Status: In progress Investigator: Prof. R.M. Shrestha Sponsor: Fuji Research Institute Corporation, Japan
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Regional Energy Database (RED) Project: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Duration: September 2003 - December 2004
The project will enhance capacity of the energy sector of developing countries in Asia and the Pacific region to systematically collect, analyze, maintain and share data related to energy for sustainable development to support formulation of policies to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. National experts will be provided with necessary training and other support to establish a database and web site for networking. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. S. Kumar and Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya Sponsor: UNESCO
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Rural Electrification Decentralised Energy Options (REDEO) Duration: June 2003 - July 2005
The objective of the present proposal is to develop for the ASEAN region, a policy framework integrated with social and rural developmental perspectives for providing a least cost, financially and environmentally sustainable electricity service for electrification of rural areas beyond the reach of the conventional grid, through the integration of decentralised (renewable) energy options. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Dr. S. Kumar, Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Dr. N. Mithulananthan Sponsor: ACE
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Ongoing and Completed Projects
Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate - Phase II (ARRPEEC-II) Duration: 1999 - 2002
The conference of parties (COP) held in Kyoto in December 1997 has recognised once again the urgent need to address the issue of climate change and established greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for industrialised countries. Also, the developing countries are expected to identify GHG emission mitigation options compatible with national development. Considering that reducing global GHG emissions are likely to be achieved at a lower cost by undertaking (through anticipated international funding within the framework of Clean Development Mechanism) mitigation activities in the developing countries, there is an urgent need to identify country-specific major mitigations options. In view of the growing importance of energy-environment-climate (EEC) issues, capacity mobilisation and strengthening in the developing countries has assumed particular importance because of the need to identify/formulate GHG mitigation projects, enhance technical backup and provide guidelines for policy making. The regional programme consists of the following four regional research projects: (a) Mitigating Environmental Emissions from the Power Sector: Analyses of Technical and Policy Options in Selected Asian Countries (b) Analyses of Technical Options for Mitigating Environmental Emissions from the Urban Transport System in Selected Asian Countries (c) Small and Medium Scale Industries in Asia: Energy, Environment and Climate Interrelations, and (d) Biomass Energy in Asia: A Study on Selected Technologies and Policy Options.
Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. S. Bhattacharya, Prof. Ram M. Shrestha , Dr. S. Kumar and Dr. C. Visvanathan Collaborators: 25 institutions from China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden Visit ARRPEEC web site
Mitigating Environmental Emissions from the Power Sector: Analyses of Technical and Policy Options in Selected Asian Countries Duration: 1999 - 2002
Capacity Objective: Formulation of GHG & other harmful emissions mitigation strategies while promoting sustainable development. Research Objectives: 1. To determine least cost supply-side options to mitigate GHG and other harmful emissions from the power sector 2. To analyze clean power technology options that could be implemented under Clean Development Mechanism 3. To analyze the effects of electricity generation form independent power producers (IPPs) and decentralized power generation (DPG) on GHG and other harmful emissions Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. Ram M. Shrestha and Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya Collaborators: SPPERC, China; ITT, India; CEA, India; FIIEE, Indonesia; SLEMA, Sri Lanka; SIIT,Thailand. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Analyses of Technical Options for Mitigating Environmental Emissions from the Urban Transport System in Selected Asian Countries Duration: 1999 - 2002
Capacity Objective: Mitigation of GHG & other harmful emissions from Urban Transport. Research Objectives: 1. To analyze urban transport & associated energy demand 2. To assess the techno-economic potential of various efficiency improvement options for GHG & other harmful emissions 3. To identify major barrier to the adoption of energy efficiency improvement options. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. Ram M. Shrestha, Prof. S.C. Bhatacharya, Dr. M. Nazrul Islam and Dr. N.T. Kim Oanh Collaborators: ERI, China; IGIDR, India; ITB, Indonesia; SATMP, Philippines; DOSTE, Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Small and Medium Scale Industries in Asia: Energy, Environment and Climate Interrelations Duration: 1999 - 2002
Research Objectives: 1. Review of major production processes in the selected industrial sector in terms of process efficiencies and potential for energy saving and pollution abatement. 2. Identification of the major sources of pollution generation and prospects for waste and energy minimisation. 3. Identification of new energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies and processes (E3STP) and equipment, and their techno-economical viability. 4. Identification of technical, policy and capacity mobilisation and enhancement issues to promote (E3STP) in selected industries. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. C. Visvanathan and Dr. S. Kumar Collaborators: CESTT, China; PSG College of Technology, India; ITDI, Philippines; ISB, Sri Lanka; Nedcen, Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Biomass Energy in Asia: A Study on Selected Technologies and Policy Options Duration: 1999 - 2002
Research Objectives: 1. Need of assessment of emerging promising biomass energy technologies. 2. Need for identifying government policy options for promoting promising Renewable Energy Technologies (RETS) 3. Need for reducing emission of pollutants from energy systems providing traditional energy services. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Dr. N.T. Kim Oanh and Dr. H.L. Pham Collaborators: CRED, China; IIS, India; FRIM, Malaysia; UPLB, Philippines; UM, Sri Lanka; DEDP, Thailand. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
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Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate - Phase III (ARRPEEC-III) Duration: 2002 - 2004
The proposed phase III of ARRPEEC (ARRPEEC – III) consists of four regional research projects involving 25 collaborating NRIs from China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The research themes of vital importance related to EEC issues in the region to be addressed by ARRPEEC-III during 2002-2004 are: (i) Greenhouse gas (GHGs) mitigation and pollution prevention in small and medium scale industries, (ii) GHGs and other harmful emissions mitigation in the power sector, (iii) GHG and other harmful emissions mitigation in the urban transportation sector, and (iv) Emissions mitigation through biomass energy. ARRPEEC-III facilitates carrying out research on energy environment and climate issues in the four themes with the objective of capacity mobilisation and enhancement at the NRIs, establishing linkage of project level activities in the participating countries with national, regional and global initiatives for reducing emissions. ARRPEEC III will study and analyse various issues relevant to implementation of the selected promising technological options in each of the four themes in the participating countries.
ARRPEEC-III will provide further opportunity to the NRIs from different countries to work together and in partnership with AIT on a number of common issues, to jointly develop research methodology, to gain professionally through sharing of experience and research results, and to assess important national GHG mitigation options. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Prof. C. Visvanathan and Dr. S. Kumar Collaborators: 25 institutions from China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Biomass Energy in Asia: Assessment and Strategy Formulation Duration: 2002 - 2004
For biomass energy to play a critical role for greenhouse gas mitigation, and for enhancing sustainability of energy supply, it would be necessary to harness the potential of biomass resources through deployment of modern and emerging biomass energy technologies. The proposed project will identify three most promising BETs to be deployed in the selected countries and develop country specific strategies for removing barriers associated with the deployment of the BETs. Besides the above the issues related to the biomass energy technology transfer will be studied and policy measures to overcome these issues will be suggested. The project activities will be carried out through joint efforts of a research team at AIT, researchers from 6 national research institutes and a number of fellows from the countries to be involved. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Dr. S. Kumar and Prof. R.M. Shrestha Collaborators: CRED, China; IIS, India; UPLB, Philippines; UM, Sri Lanka; DEDP, Thailand. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Small and Medium Scale Industries in Asia: Energy, Environment and Climate Interrelations Duration: 2002 - 2004
Small and medium scale industries (SMIs) constitute a major part of manufacturing establishments in Asia. They play an important role in income and employment generation. However, these industries often lack investment, skilled personnel and awareness of energy efficient equipment and hence use excessive energy and generate pollution, causing environmental degradation. This research is aimed at the promotion of activities to mitigate greenhouse gas emission and other pollution in the selected small and medium scale industries (SMIs) in the following Asian countries, i.e. China, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The following issues will be addressed in the study: review of current operational practices and technological status in terms of energy use and pollution, identification and study of issues related to the promotion of energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies and processes (E3STP), capacity mobilisation and enhancement in view of pollution, mitigation and energy efficiency, policy reviews and recommendations for the promotion of ESTP. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. C. Visvanathan and Dr. S. Kumar Collaborators: CESTT, China; PSG College of Technology, India; ITDI, Philippines, Industrial Services Bureau of North Western Province, Sri Lanka; NEDCEN, Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Strategies for Promotion of Energy Efficient and Cleaner Technologies in the Power Sector Duration: 2002 - 2004
The shares of thermal power generation are likely to increase in the next several years given the expected growth of the electricity generation in the region. As a result, the power sector share in CO2 emission is expected to grow in most Asian countries. Several demand and supply-side energy efficient technologies were identified for mitigation of environmental emission, however, the introduction of EETs is low. The project will identify and analyse measures to overcome the barriers to wider adoption of energy efficient and cleaner options. Furthermore, the implications of cartoon and energy taxes as instruments for GHG mitigation would also be analyzed. The project activities will be carried out through joint efforts of a research team at AIT and researchers from 9 national research institutes. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha and Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya Collaborators: ERI, China; IIT, India; SLEMA, Sri Lanka; SIIT, Thailand; IE, Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
Strategies for Promotion of Energy Efficient and Cleaner Technologies in the Urban Transport System Duration: 2002 - 2004
Air pollution is a major problem in urban areas of the developing world. Several options to reduce emissions of air pollutants from transport sector are already identified for the developing countries. These includes utilizing clean technologies, fuel switching and improving energy efficiency. However, the options are not introduced/implemented to a significant level in most of the cities in Asia due to various barriers to their adoption. The project will identify and analyse measures to overcome the barriers and promote the selected technological options. The project will also quantify the reduction in concentrations of pollutants due to selected options. The project activities will be carried out through joint efforts of a research team at AIT, researchers from 5 national research institutes and a number of fellows from the countries to be involved. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Dr. M.N. Islam and Dr. N.T. Kim Oanh Collaborators: ERI, China; IGIDR, India; ITB, Indonesia; SATMP, Philippines; DOSTE, Vietnam. Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
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Biogas Generation Potential and CDM Possibilities in Thailand Duration: March-August 2002
This project will provide an overview of the biogas generation and its potential in Thailand. It will cover various industries such as landfills, sugar, palm oil, tapioca, beverage, food and animal feed. It will also present he CDM possibilities using biogas in Thailand. Project Status: Completed Investigators: Dr. Seung Hwan Lee and Mr. Alan D. Gonsales Sponsor: Electric Power Development Co.,Ltd (EPDC), Japan
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Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM Project) Duration: August 2002 - January 2003
1. Generating in participating developing countries a broad understanding of the opportunities offered by the Clean Development Mechanism. 2. Developing the necessary institutional & human capabilities that allows them to formulate and implement projects under the CDM. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. R.M. Shrestha, Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya, Dr. S. Kumar and Dr. Subhes Bhattacharyya Sponsor: UCCEE, Denmark
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Constrained Optimal Power Dispatch for Electricity and Ancillary Services Auctions Duration: August 2002 – July 2003
To determine the constrained optimal power dispatch for electricity and Ancillary services auctions. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Mr. Keerati Chayakulkheeree and Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul Sponsor: Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Thailand
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Development of Educational Aids to Promote Effective Teaching of Energy Management in Buildings Duration: 1998 - 2003
This project aims to develop teaching aids which can be used for effective teaching of the subject of energy management and energy conservation for buildings. A component of the project will also support thesis research of a number of students. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Prof. Surapong Chirarattananon Sponsor: Energy Conservation Promotion Fund, Thailand
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Development of Media and Transfer of Technologies for Energy Conservation Duration: 2002-2005
The main objective of this project is to provide education and training to personnel from institutions interested in energy conservation through · A short-term training workshops (5 days duration), · A certificate program (3 months duration), · Dissemination of information on media for teaching energy conservation. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Prof. Surapong Chirarattananon Sponsor: Energy Conservation Promotion Fund, Thailand
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Electric Power Systems Management Training to Personnel from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam Duration: January 2001 - December 2003
The main objective of this project is to provide education and training to personnel from electric power utilities and institutions in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam (target countries) through · A medium-term training program (3 weeks duration), and · Short-term training courses, workshops and seminars (2-5 days duration) Organized by the Electric Power System Management field of study under Energy Program of the Asian Institute of Technology. The primary target countries which will directly benefit from the project are Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. In addition, other countries in the Asia Pacific region would also benefit. The training program specifically focuses on the personnel already working in electric power utilities/institutions and provides them with an opportunity for upgrading the skills and knowledge. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
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Energy Data for Integrated Assessments (Energy Data) Duration: 2002
The works involves collection of data on energy consumption by fuel type and related economic data by sectors in Thailand from statistics. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Prof. R.M. Shrestha Sponsor: FRIC (Fuji Research Japan), Japan
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ESI Reform in Thailand Duration: January-September 2002
To review the structures of international electricity supply industry and to recommend the steps for implementation of the electricity supply industry reform in Thailand. Project Status: In progress Investigator: Prof. Surapong Chirarattananon Sponsor: EGAT, Thailand
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Feasibility of the Establishment of Energy Conservation Service Industry in Thailand Duration: 1998 - 2002
To develop the concept of a program for comprehensive improvement of energy efficiency in industrial factories. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Prof. Surapong Chirarattananon Sponsors: DSM Office (EGAT, MEA, PEA), Thailand
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Feasibility Studies for an Off-Grid Rural Electrification Investment Project Component, Philippines Duration: August 2001 - April 2002
This project is part of the Philippines’ rural electrification program (both grid and off-grid). Specifically, it will cover incremental, non-recurring RE business and market development costs, including for example, business planning, feasibility studies, consumer awareness and, as necessary, a declining direct grant applied to the installed renewable energy system, to buy down the high up-front cost of equipment, expand its market and reduce its cost of supply, and capacity building of Development Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines and other financial intermediaries in NRE lending and as appropriate, third-party credit guarantees for NRE purchasers. Project Status: Completed Investigators: Mr. Alan Dale Gonzales, Dr. Ludovice Lacrosse and Mr. Romel M. Carlos Sponsors: Department of Energy (Philippines)/IRG-AED, Philippines
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Feasibility Study for United Farmer and Industry Cogeneration Project Duration: June-August 2002
The study will address the technical and economic aspects of upgrading the existing cogeneration plant at United Farmer & Industry, in order to maximize electricity generation and excess power to the grid. Project Status: Completed Investigator: Mr. Remigio Henson Sponsor: United Farmer & Industry Co.,Ltd., Thailand
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Global Environmental Outlook – 3 (GEO-3) Duration: 2000 - 2001
The activities undertaken by AIT under the GEO-3 project include preparation of an integrated analysis of the State of the Environment (SoE) and Policy Retrospectives during the period of 1972-2002, for the Asia-Pacific region, following the guidelines provided by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The activities also include analysis of environmental perspectives and perceptions for the Asia Pacific region. Both of these activities are carried out by integrating sub-regional inputs provided by other collaborating centres in the Asia Pacific region. Project Status: Completed Investigator: Prof. Ram M. Shrestha Sponsor: UNEP
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An Improved Lagrangian Relaxation for Generation Scheduling in Day-Ahead Electricity Market Duration: August 2003 - January 2005
To determine the optimal day-ahead scheduling by an improved Lagrangian Relaxation in a Competitive market. Project Status: In progress Investigators: Ms. Nit Petcharaks and Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul Sponsor: Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Thailand
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Market Survey for Biomass Energy Projects for Bronzeoak Duration: May 2001 - July 2002
Assessment and identification of potential opportunities for development and possible development partners for biomass energy projects. Project Status: Completed Investigator: Mr. Remigio Henson Sponsor: Bronzeoak Limited, United Kingdom
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Power System Operation and Management Training Duration: May 2002
To provide education and training to personnel from EGAT thought two short term training on Power System Operation and Management. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul Sponsor: EGAT, Thailand
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Renewable Energy Financing Forum in Thailand Duration: November 2001 - June 2002
The main objective of the project is to organise a renewable energy financing forum in Thailand to be participated by key stakeholders like financing institutions project developers and government regulators. Moreover, this project will look on the key financing issues and needs, and risks involved in the development, implementation and operation of biomass energy projects. Case studies and a presentation of the summary of the discussions will also be conducted. Project Status: Completed Investigators: Mr. Alan Dale Gonzales, Mr. Romel M. Carlos and Mr. Arul Joe Mathias Sponsor: Tokyo-Misubishi Securities Co.,Ltd., Japan
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Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia: A Regional Research and Dissemination Programme Phase II Duration: 1999 - 2002
The overall objective of the Regional Research and Dissemination Programme - Phase II is to promote the diffusion of selected mature/nearly mature Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in a number of selected Asian countries through the adaptation of the technologies to the local conditions. The project involves a wide range of activities carried out in certain target countries and on selected RETs by the National Research Institutes (NRIs) in six Asian countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao P.D.R., Nepal, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Bangladesh: Development and dissemination of improved biomass briquetting systems and briquette stoves; Promotion and dissemination of PV technology based applications Cambodia: Promotion and dissemination of PV technology based applications; Development, demonstration and dissemination of reliable renewable energy based drying systems Lao P.D.R.: Promotion and dissemination of PV technology based applications Nepal: Development and dissemination of improved biomass briquetting systems and briquette stoves; Promotion and dissemination of PV technology based applications; Development, demonstration and dissemination of reliable renewable energy based drying systems Philippines: Development, demonstration and dissemination of reliable renewable energy based drying systems Vietnam: Promotion and dissemination of PV technology based applications; Development and dissemination of improved biomass briquetting systems and briquette stoves The expected outputs of the regional programme are as follows: assessment of PV and solar drying systems available in the participating countries; adaptive research on selected PV, solar drying and briquetting systems and development of prototypes; demonstration and performance monitoring of PV, drying and briquetting systems; standards/specifications for PV systems; and dissemination of PV, solar drying and briquetting systems at various levels (e.g., policy makers, entrepreneurs, and technicians) Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya and Dr. S. Kumar Collaborators: CMES, GS (Bangladesh); MINE, ITC (Cambodia); STEA (Laos); CRE, RECAST, RONAST (Nepal); UPLB,UPD (Philippines) and IE, Solar Lab (Vietnam). Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
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Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia: A Regional Research and Dissemination Programme Phase III Duration: 2002 - 2004
The major objectives of RETs in Asia-III are: Conducting limited adaptive research and concluding the research carried out during the earlier phases, by tying up the loose ends Development of technology packages on selected RETs and demonstrating them on a semi-commercial or commercial basis Review of barriers to commercialization of the selected RETs. Identifying measures to overcome the barriers, and implementing and monitoring a few selected measures Capacity enhancement of NRIs and entrepreneurs, technicians and users of selected RETs Dissemination of research results in appropriate forums through publications, seminars, workshops, etc. Project Status: In Progress Investigators: Prof. S.C. Bhattacharya and Dr. S. Kumar Collaborators: CMES, GS (Bangla Desh); MINE, ITC (Cambodia); STEA (Laos); CRE, RECAST, RONAST (Nepal); UPLB,UPD (Philippines) and IE, Solar Lab (Vietnam). Sponsor: Sida, Sweden
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Renewable Energy Technology and CDM Project Duration: January-December 2002
The objective of this project is to look on the key financing issues and needs in the development, implementation and operation of biomass energy projects. It also aims to identify the potential of CDM projects to be implemented in Thailand. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Mr. Remigio Henson Sponsor: Tokyo-Mitsubishi Securities Co.,Ltd., Japan
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Station Investigation of Daylighting Duration: 1997 - 2002
This project aims to promote daylighting and quality task lighting, with related improvement in building envelope. It is expected to achieve financial and economic benefits in terms of energy and power demand saving and environmental benefits for building users. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Prof. Surapong Chirarattananon Sponsor: Energy Conservation Promotion Fund, Thailand
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A Study on Chemical Heat Pumps Duration: 1999 - 2003
The objective of this work was to study the status of chemical heat pumps and its suitability for applications. A detailed review of the status of solid gas, adsorption and liquid gas chemical heat pumps has been done. Theoretical studies on the performance of solid gas heat pumps coupled to solar thermal collectors have been done for supplying heat at two temperature levels. Experimental studies on liquid gas chemical heat pump using 2 propanol-acetone-hydrogen system as the working pair has been done. Experiments on 2-propanol dehydrogenation were conducted in the temperature range of 60oC to 80oC with a 10 wt% Ru-Pt/ activated C suspended in liquid 2-propanol to study the influence of reaction temperature, catalyst concentration and acetone concentration in liquid reactant on the performance of 2-propanol dehydrogenation. The initial reaction rate as a function of reaction temperature, catalyst weight and volume of 2 propanol has been studied and the maximum heat utilization obtained. Experiments on acetone hydrogenation were conducted at the catalyst bed temperature range of 110oC to 150oC with 10 wt% Ni-Cu/g-Al2O3 suspended the U-tube reactor to find the influences of reaction temperature, catalyst weight and flow rate of hydrogen and acetone on the performance of this reaction. Project Status: In Progress Investigator(s): Dr. S. Kumar Sponsor(s): MAE, France
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Testing on Energy Saving Materials Duration: 2001 - 2002
To looks at the energy perspectives of using gypsum boards in wall construction and aims specifically to assess heat gain and energy use related to air-conditioning for a number of configurations of use of gypsum boards on walls. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Prof. Surapong Chirarattananon Sponsor: Siam Gypsum Industry Co.,Ltd., Thailand
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Thailand Building Chiller Replacement Project
Duration: June 2002 - June 2005

Provide project management consulting services for the Building Chiller Replacement Project.
Project Status: In progress
Investigator: Mr. Remigio Henson
Sponsor: United Farmer & Industry Co.,Ltd., Thailand

New non-CFC 500RT chiller (left) and dismantling of chiller compressor (right)

Thailand Energy and Environment Network (TEENET) Project Duration: September 2000 - March 2004
The network aims to link all sources of energy and environment information in Thailand; to broaden its services; to respond to energy and environment information needs; to reduce repetition in the collection of information resources; and to promote exchange of information in order to provide efficient services. Information dissemination is through bibliographic database; database of consultants, experts, organizations and equipment suppliers; database of energy and environment databases; energy and environmental awareness seminars; and marketing and awareness campaigns through various media such as porters, news brochures, video and the Internet. Visit TEENET-AIT web site. Project Status: In Progress Investigator: Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul Sponsor: Energy Conservation Promotion Fund of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Thailand
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