Evaluation of the Alternative Energy Development Plan
Supitcha Cheevapruk ^1,2* Peeteenut Triwong ^2,3 Chanwit Tangsiriworakul ^4,5 Chedthawut Poompipatpong ^3,5 and Chaipiput Srimanechai ^3,5
1 Department of Information and Product Technology Management, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.
² Industrial Information Management Research Group, Science and Technology Research Institute, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.
³ Department of Power Engineering Technology, College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.
⁴ Department of Electronic Engineering Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.
⁵ Automotive Eco-Energy and Industrial Product Standard Research Center, Science and Technology Research Institute, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.

Abstract

In 2015, the government has launched new Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP 2015), which was revised from Alternative Energy Development Plan – 25% in 10 year (AEDP 2012–2021). In order to induce the new AEDP 2015 effectively, it is crucial to investigate previous progression and information. Therefore, the objective was to analyze the effect of AEDP 2012–2021 on Thailand’s alternative energy consumption, between 2009–2014, using Context-Input-Process-Product model (CIPP model). Data were collected from statistical information, interviewing and group seminar. The results found that AEDP 2012–2021 conformed to the context of country’s energy situation. The government has systematically planned both managerial and financial structures, including a well-organized driving process. Monitoring and improving processes were conducted regularly. The statistical results reported that the alternative energy consumption were higher than the annual goals and presented a trend which can achieve the 25% substitution in 2021. However, the government still has to support and develop alternative energies in both technological and public awareness for the advance, secure and sustainable plan.