Building a Green Village
A German model is perfect for energy self-sustainability, and Thailand has what it takes to adopt it.
Thailand has set a target of having renewable energy make up 20% of its total power consumption by 2020, a tall order for a country where green energy now accounts for a mere 5% of total use.
At Juehnde Village, manure and farm waste are the raw materials for the biogas station (shown in picture). The electricity is sold to the nearby grid at high rates thanks to state incentives for green energy. The villagers then pay for their electricy bills at much lower rates, enjoying substantial savings.
The goal, however, is not as remote as it may sound, particularly if the country seriously thinks about creating a bio-energy village like Juehnde Village in Germany.
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About the author
- Writer: Busrin Treerapongpichit
- Position: Business Editor
