EGAT Overview

BACK FRONT With concern for sustainable power security, EGAT has considered various factors and limitations in all aspects, including power capacity planning, development of innovation and technology, public participation, and social and environmental responsibility. EGAT is determined to innovate power solutions for a better life of Thais both today and in the future. “EGAT Power for Thai Happiness”

INCOVER INCOVER Introduction Over a half century, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has existed alongside the Thai Society as a state enterprise responsible for power system security. With advanced and eco-friendly power generation technology and transmission system, EGAT ensures the response to electricity demand, a crucial driver for development of economic growth and the country. To keep itself abreast of rapid changes, EGAT gets ready to be adjusted and has developed innovations on electrical power, including Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid System, RE Forecast Center, Energy Storage System, coupled with the power generation from EGAT main power plants, to enhance security and stability of the power system. In addition to power generation, EGAT continually promotes the responsibility on society, communities, and environment, through energy-saving and environmental conservation projects, such as EGAT Reforestation Project, Green Learning Room Project, No.5 Energy Saving Labeling Project, along with EGAT Leaning Centers nationwide to share knowledge with the society. All of these are to bring about sustainable happiness of all Thais.

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EGAT Profile The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was established by virtue of the EGAT Act B.E. 2511 (1968) on May 1, 1969 which merges assets and operations of the 3 previous state enterprises, namely Yanhee Electricity Authority (YEA), Lignite Authority (LA), and North-East Electricity Authority (NEEA). EGAT is responsible for generating, acquiring, and supplying electricity to Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), legal power users, and neighboring countries. EGAT is also responsible for power related activities and services, including providing power plant operation and maintenance services and producing and selling lignite. At present, EGAT is a state enterprise under the Ministry of Energy and under supervision of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) that regulates energy industry operations, sets the tariff for the fairness between producers and consumers, and ensures the security of the power system. 3

Vision and Mission

Innovate Power Vision Solutions for a Better Life

Be the country’s main organization to secure the power reliability and enhance Mission competitiveness of the nation through innovation for Thai happiness. 4 EGAT Overview

Corporate Core Value and Culture EGAT has “SPEED” as the Corporate Core Value and Culture for the employees to adhere, contributing to its success, as follows:

Sense of Belonging Feeling compatibly engaged and loyalty to the organization and holding a strong feeling of ownership Protect the reputation and benefits of EGAT Devote to the duties and the organization Have teamwork spirits

Performance Excellence Being professional and multi-skilled Be committed to EGAT achievement Set challenging goals Hold high responsibility and accountability 5

Ethic & Integrity Leading life based on social code of conduct and good governance principles Be honest Comply with the rules and regulations Perform with Treat others fairly anti-corruption policy

Enthusiasm for Innovation Thriving for new ideas and methods for the business and society Improving for a better process Dare to dream, dare to fail, dare to try Get “lean” with new technologies

Devotion to Society Be mindful of the country, community, and environment Have public consciousness Sense of Belonging Promote mutual understanding between EGAT Feeling compatibly engaged and loyalty to the and stakeholders organization and holding a strong feeling of ownership Protect the reputation and benefits of EGAT Corporate Governance Devote to the duties and the organization EGAT’s operation is based on 6 pillars of good corporate governance consisting of: Have teamwork spirits Rules of law : Complying with rules and regulation Moral integrity : Embracing the morality and cultural values Transparency : Encouraging transparent working process and disclosing information for inspection process Participation : Being open-minded and having teamwork spirits Responsibility and accountability : Daring to try new things, being responsible to duties, and enthusiastically solving the problems Effectiveness and efficiency : Utilizing limited resources for the optimal benefits 6 EGAT Overview

Electric Power Structure of Thailand Thailand has adopted the Enhanced Single Buyer Model (ESB) which authorizes EGAT to be in charge of a dominant electricity supply and the sole buyer of electricity. EGAT also serves as the System Operator for the National Control Center, which controls the dispatch of power plants, electricity generation, and transmission nationwide, efficiently. In addition, the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy is responsible for national energy policies and plans, while the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) regulates energy industry operation, including electricity price. Meanwhile, there are the policies launched to promote private sector participation in Thailand’s power market, including Independent Power Producers (IPP), Small Power Producers (SPP), and Very Small Power Producers (VSPP) for the power purchase from renewable energy. 7

Enhanced Single Buyer Model

Government Sector

Generation Policy EGAT IPPs Foreign Power Purchase SPPs

Transmission EGAT Transmission System Operator Distribution

MEA PEA

End Users Regulation Direct Customers End Users

However, the recent growth of Independent Power Supply (IPS) might affect the power sector and probably increases the possibility of electric power structure transformation in the future. 8 EGAT Overview

System Installed Generating Capacity EGAT presently owns approximately 34% of total power capacity in the country, while the rest are owned by private power companies and purchased from neighboring countries.

15,424.83 MW 14,948.50 MW 9,481.32 MW 5,720.60 MW

33.84% 32.81% 20.80% 12.55%

EGAT’s IPPs SPPs Cross-border Power Plants Power Purchase

Total

45,575.25MW

As of February 29, 2020 9

Types of EGAT Power Plants EGAT power generation facilities divided into 5 types, namely renewable energy, thermal, combined cycle, diesel, and other are located in 50 sites across the country.

23.90% 49.61% Thermal Combined Cycle 3,687.00 MW 7,652.00 MW

19.81% 0.20% Renewable Energy Diesel 3,055.43 MW 30.40 MW

6.48% Total Other 1,000.00 MW 15,424.83MW

As of February 29, 2020 10 EGAT Overview

EGAT Power Plants Installed Capacity 15,424.83 MW Small Hydropower Plant As of February 29, 2020 Nam Pung Dam Ban Santi Mae Ngat 6.00 MW 1.28 MW Somboon Chon Dam 9.00 MW 1. Renewable Energy 3,055.43 MW Huai Kum Dam Naresuan Dam Khlong Chong 1.06 MW 8.00 MW Klum Dam 0.02 MW Ban Yang Ban Khun Klang Huai Kui Mang Dam Large Hydropower Plant 0.12 MW 0.20 MW 0.10 MW

Khun Dan Pasak Kiew Kho Ma Dam Bhumibol Dam Sirikit Dam Ubol Ratana Dam Prakan Chon Dam Jolasid Dam 5.50 MW 779.20 MW 500.00 MW 25.20 MW 10.00 MW 6.70 MW Sirindhorn Dam Chulabhorn Dam Srinagarind Dam Chulabhorn Downstream Dam 36.00 MW 40.00 MW 720.00 MW 1.25 MW

Vajiralongkorn Dam Tha Thung Na Dam Kaeng Krachan Dam 300.00 MW 39.00 MW 19.00 MW Wind Power Plant Bang Lang Dam Rajjaprabha Dam Pak Mun Dam 84.00 MW 240.00 MW 136.00 MW Phrom Thep Lamtakong Chao Phraya Dam Kwae Noi Mae Klong Dam Cape 2.50 MW 12.00 MW Bamrung Dan Dam 12.00 MW 0.19 MW Lamtakong Phase 2 30.00 MW 24.00 MW 11

Small Hydropower Plant

Nam Pung Dam Ban Santi Mae Ngat 6.00 MW 1.28 MW Somboon Chon Dam 9.00 MW 1. Renewable Energy 3,055.43 MW Huai Kum Dam Naresuan Dam Khlong Chong 1.06 MW 8.00 MW Klum Dam 0.02 MW Ban Yang Ban Khun Klang Huai Kui Mang Dam Large Hydropower Plant 0.12 MW 0.20 MW 0.10 MW

3.3. Combined Combined Cycle Cycle Power Power Plant Plant 7,652.00 7,652.00 MW MW GeothermalGeothermal Power Power Plant Plant BangBang Pakong Pakong SouthSouth Bangkok Bangkok NamNam Phong Phong BlockBlock 5 5 BlockBlock 2 2 BlocksBlocks 1-2 1-2 710.00710.00 MW MW 562.00562.00 MW MW 650.00650.00 MW MW FangFang SouthSouth Bangkok Bangkok Block Block 3 3 0.300.30 MW MW 710.00710.00 MW MW SouthSouth Bangkok Bangkok Block Block 4 4 610.00610.00 MW MW SolarSolar Power Power Plant Plant WangWang Noi Noi Block Block 3 3 ChanaChana Block Block 1 1 NorthNorth Bangkok Bangkok Block Block 1 1 686.00686.00 MW MW 710.00710.00 MW MW 670.00670.00 MW MW KhlongKhlong Chong Chong PhromPhrom Thep Thep SanSan Kamphaeng Kamphaeng WangWang Noi Noi Block Block 4 4 ChanaChana Block Block 2 2 NorthNorth Bangkok Bangkok Block Block 2 2 KlumKlum CapeCape 0.020.02 MW MW 750.00750.00 MW MW 766.00766.00 MW MW 828.00828.00 MW MW 0.020.02 MW MW 0.010.01 MW MW PhaPha Bong Bong SirindhornSirindhorn Dam Dam ThapThap Sakae Sakae 0.500.50 MW MW 1.261.26 MW MW 5.005.00 MW MW 4.4. Diesel Diesel Power Power Plant Plant 30.40 30.40 MW MW MaeMae Hong Hong Son Son Units Units 2-6 2-6 Su-ngaiSu-ngai Kolok Kolok Units Units 1-4 1-4 4.404.40 MW MW 8.008.00 MW MW

BanBan Thon Thon Units Units 1-4 1-4 BoBo Thong Thong Units Units 1-5 1-5 2.2. Thermal Thermal Power Power Plant Plant 3,687.00 3,687.00 MW MW 8.008.00 MW MW 10.0010.00 MW MW

BangBang Pakong Pakong MaeMae Moh Moh KrabiKrabi 5.5. Others Others1,000.001,000.00 MW MW UnitsUnits 3, 3, 4 4 UnitUnit 1, 1, Units Units 8-13 8-13 315.00315.00 MW MW 1,152.001,152.00 MW MW 2,220.002,220.00 MW MW LamtakongLamtakong Jolabha Jolabha Vadhana Vadhana 1,000.001,000.00 MW MW 13

3. Combined Cycle Power Plant 7,652.00 MW Geothermal Power Plant Bang Pakong South Bangkok Nam Phong Block 5 Block 2 Blocks 1-2 710.00 MW 562.00 MW 650.00 MW Fang South Bangkok Block 3 0.30 MW 710.00 MW South Bangkok Block 4 610.00 MW Solar Power Plant Wang Noi Block 3 Chana Block 1 North Bangkok Block 1 686.00 MW 710.00 MW 670.00 MW Khlong Chong Phrom Thep San Kamphaeng Wang Noi Block 4 Chana Block 2 North Bangkok Block 2 Klum Cape 0.02 MW 750.00 MW 766.00 MW 828.00 MW 0.02 MW 0.01 MW Pha Bong Sirindhorn Dam Thap Sakae 0.50 MW 1.26 MW 5.00 MW 4. Diesel Power Plant 30.40 MW Mae Hong Son Units 2-6 Su-ngai Kolok Units 1-4 4.40 MW 8.00 MW

Ban Thon Units 1-4 Bo Thong Units 1-5 2. Thermal Power Plant 3,687.00 MW 8.00 MW 10.00 MW

Bang Pakong Mae Moh Krabi 5. Others1,000.00 MW Units 3, 4 Unit 1, Units 8-13 315.00 MW 1,152.00 MW 2,220.00 MW Lamtakong Jolabha Vadhana 1,000.00 MW 14 EGAT Overview

Fuel Mix for Power Generation

61.20%

22.67%

14.73%

0.86% 0.47% 0.07% 121,029.65 44,829.18 29,134.53 933.02 142.89 1,689.13 million kWh million kWh million kWh million kWh million kWh million kWh Other Natural Coal Renewable (cross-border (lignite included) energy Bunker oil Diesel power purchase, gas (Hydropower Lamtakong and other) Jolabha Vadhana) Remark : VSPPs excluded January - December 2019 15

Transmission System

Line Length Voltage Level (kV) Number of Substations (Circuit-Kilometers) 500 6,902.182 22 300 23.066 - 230 15,340.318 82 132 8.705 - 115 14,185.837 125 69 18.800 - Total 36,478.908 229

As of February 29, 2020 16 EGAT Overview

EGAT Subsidiaries and Affiliates Under the EGAT Act, EGAT is able to conduct energy-related businesses and other services in which all resources, knowledge, experience, and expertise of employees are integrated for the utmost benefit. EGAT has assigned its affiliates to seek investment opportunities in domestic and overseas business investment with maximum returns. It is regarded as a way to drive EGAT to be a player on the international stage. EGAT has invested in electricity generation and energy-related businesses in the following 5 companies: RATCH Group Public Company Limited (RATCH) EGAT International Company Limited (EGATi) EGAT Diamond Service Company Limited (EDS) Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO) District Cooling System and Power Plant Company Limited (DCAP)

EGAT Improving the flexibility of EGAT power plants for more Shareholding 99.99% efficiency by dispatching through automatic system To ensure the Developing EGAT power plants to be more competitive in EGAT International Company Limited (EGATi) terms of price and stability by using the existing resources Company Limited (EGATi) security of for the utmost benefit power system Improving the stability of renewable power plants EGAT Developing the transmission system of the country RATCH Group Public 45% Company Limited (RATCH) Developing Energy Storage System (ESS) for less fluctuation but more efficiency of transmission line management To respond to in supplying renewable energy EGAT the growth of Advancing grid modernization to support renewable energy EGAT Diamond Service 45% Company Limited (EDS) renewable energy Developing energy management system for inspecting and ensuring security of the power system

District Cooling System and Power Plant EGAT To support the role Company Limited (DCAP) 35% of Thailand as the Enhancing the grid connectivity with neighboring regional hub for countries to be the regional hub for power purchase Electricity Generating Public EGAT power purchase Company Limited (EGCO) 25.41% 17

Thailand Power Development Plan Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP) is a master plan for electric power generation and supply in the long term for 15-20 years aiming to strengthen the power system security and ensure the adequacy of power capacity. PDP is written from the consideration on the country’s power policy and various factors, including power demand, regional generation capacity, economic growth, fuel diversification for power generation, reasonable amount of reserve capacity, efficiency improvement, and policies on renewable energy development. The PDP is periodically reviewed every 1-2 years for a new or a revised edition. The present PDP is Thailand Power Development Plan 2018-2037 (PDP2018) conducted by the Ministry of Energy in accordance with the government’s 20-Year National Strategy. The PDP2018 gives importance on 3 major aspects which are security, economy, and ecology. EGAT’s Operations according to PDP2018

Improving the flexibility of EGAT power plants for more efficiency by dispatching through automatic system To ensure the Developing EGAT power plants to be more competitive in terms of price and stability by using the existing resources security of for the utmost benefit power system Improving the stability of renewable power plants Developing the transmission system of the country

Developing Energy Storage System (ESS) for less fluctuation but more efficiency of transmission line management To respond to in supplying renewable energy the growth of Advancing grid modernization to support renewable energy renewable energy Developing energy management system for inspecting and ensuring security of the power system

To support the role of Thailand as the Enhancing the grid connectivity with neighboring regional hub for countries to be the regional hub for power purchase power purchase 18 EGAT Overview

EGAT New Power Plants under PDP2018

2026 2028 2035

2020 South Bangkok Mae Moh North Bangkok North Bangkok Power Plant Power Plant Power Plant Power Plant 700 MW 600 MW 700 MW 700 MW

2025 2027 2029 2037

Nam Phong South Bangkok Surat Thani Surat Thani Power Plant Power Plant Power Plant Power Plant 650 MW 1,400 MW 700 MW 700 MW

Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid 2,725 MW Total generating capacity of new power plants 6,150 MW Conventional power plants

2,725 MW Renewable energy power plants 19

Energy Innovations The development of renewable energy technology coupled with governmental support enhances the growth of renewable energy in the sector of private power producers. Although renewable energy is clean, it has its limitations which are fluctuation and instability. Since the weather condition keeps changing all the time, its availability is difficult to forecast, which affects EGAT’s daily power generation management and system control. That is the reason why EGAT has developed power technologies to support the efficient management of electricity generation system.

RE Forecast Center EGAT in cooperation with MEA and PEA has developed the RE Forecast Center Project in order to find the best way to forecast electricity generation by renewable energy at the required time. This system will be able to help the National Control Center (NCC) efficiently order the power plants’ dispatch. EGAT selected renewable power plants owned by private power producers and contracted to EGAT, MEA, and PEA to create a forecast model using a reliable forecast program called “Nostradamus” with the principle of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program can analyze the data and forecast the electricity output approximately 6 hours in advance. Moreover, it is able to forecast the electricity generation one week in advance. It is expected that the RE Forecast Center will open in 2021. 20 EGAT Overview

Battery Energy Storage System EGAT has studied and applied the battery energy storage to use with its power system, in order to support renewable energy use and strengthen power system security especially at the generating and supply sites. EGAT’s battery energy storage is currently comprised of three projects. 4MW 16 MW 21MW

Battery energy storage Bamnet Narong Substation, Chai Badan Substation, in Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province Lop Buri Province Mae Hong Son Province (in the process of (in the process of approving the project) approving the project) with the capacity of with the capacity of with the capacity of 4 MW 16 MW 21 MW 21

Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid is a combination of hydropower from EGAT’s dams and solar power from floating solar panels on water surface of EGAT dams. It helps get rid of renewable energy limitations, which will enhance stability and efficiency of its power generation. When there is enough water, the dam can generate power to meet the system’s peak demand. Meanwhile, when there is a limited amount of water, the solar cells can generate power from sunlight during the day, while hydropower will be used to support high power demand during nighttime. EGAT’s 2 pilot projects of Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid will be developed at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani Province with the generating capacity of 45 MW and Ubol Ratana Dam in Khon Kaen Province with the generating capacity of 24 MW. When the project is complete as planned, the total capacity of EGAT Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid will be 2,725 MW. 22 EGAT Overview

Wind Hydrogen Hybrid Wind hydrogen hybrid system combined with fuel cells is a new energy storage technology EGAT has developed for the first time in South East Asia. The system can enhance stability of the power generation from wind turbines with 24-hour power supply. EGAT has applied this system to 12 wind turbines (2 MW each) totaling 24 MW at the upper reservoir of Lamtakong Jolabha Vadhana Power Plant, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. 23 24 EGAT Overview

Awards Over the years, EGAT has won many national and international awards, which show and reflect operational efficiency of the organization. One of the national awards EGAT has received continuously is Outstanding State-owned Enterprise (SOE) Awards. From 2005 to 2019, EGAT won 30 SOE awards which are comprised of: One award in the category of Outstanding State-owned Enterprise Board of Directors Eleven awards in the category of Outstanding Organizational Management Seven awards in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility Eight awards in the category of Outstanding Innovations One award in the category of Proud State-owned Enterprise One award in the category of Strategic Development Cooperation One award in the category of Digital State-owned Enterprise Development In 2019, EGAT won the SOE award in the category of Outstanding Organizational Management for 2 consecutive years, and other 2 awards in the category of Outstanding Innovations and Digital State-owned Enterprise Development. These awards show EGAT’s continued efforts in organizational development with a focus on good governance, transparency, and social responsibility, together with development of electricity innovation and digital to effectively drive the organization in various aspects. Furthermore, EGAT won 5 Thailand Coal Awards 2018 for the efficient operations on coal management. These five awards are in the Best Practices Category, the Corporate Social Responsibility Category, and Coal Innovations Category. By receiving the Thailand Coal Awards for 4 consecutive years, it can prove that EGAT’s coal management is friendly to the environment and community. 25

After winning Thailand Coal Awards 2018, EGAT could further win four ASEAN coal awards 2019 held at the Athenee Hotel, Bangkok in September 2019 which is comprised of 3 winning awards and a first runner-up award as follows: 1. Winner on CCT Utilization Power Generation Medium Scale for “Clean Coal Technology Power Plant Boiler Improvement” 2. Winner on Special Submission for “Dust Killer Box” 3. Winner on Corporate Social Responsibility for “Community Participation in Mae Moh Mine’s CSR Process” 4. First runner-up on Corporate Social Responsibility for “Evolution of Mae Moh EGAT’s CSR : The Integrated Cooperation for Community Sustainable Development” EGAT has supported all personnel to create inventions and innovations for the stability of power system that will bring about benefits to society and community in accordance with EGAT’s vision “Innovate Power Solutions for a Better Life.” This is the reason that EGAT has been awarded from international innovation contests, which brings fame to the organization and Thailand. For example, EGAT won 14 awards from 8 inventions nominated to the International Trade Fair-Ideas, Inventions and New Products (iENA 2019) held in November 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany. Every award EGAT has received brings the pride to all EGAT personnel. All awards also represent EGAT’s determination to develop further towards the national and global leader of power generation. 26 EGAT Overview

A Leader of Energy Conservation EGAT aims to become a leader of energy conservation which focuses on motivating the reduction of power use by implementing demand side management (DSM) since 1993 up to now through these following projects: Energy Efficiency Label No.5 Project EGAT has promoted the use of high-efficient electrical appliances which received an Energy Efficiency Label No.5. Since the beginning of the project up to now, a total of 31 products have been granted this Label No.5. The country’s power consumption can be reduced by 5,027.7 MW, and the power of 30,015.1 million kWh can be saved, while carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions from the power generation process can be reduced by 16,962.4 thousand tons carbon dioxide equivalent. In 2019, an improved version of the Label No.5 was launched; the Energy Efficiency Label No.5 with Stars (Ranking) which has 5-10% higher energy efficiency and reflects a more detailed result of energy conservation. The ranking ranges from No.5 - Standard, No.5 - One Star, No.5 - Two Stars, and No.5 - Three Stars. In 2019, the electric motorcycle was first granted the Energy Efficiency Label No.5. The goal is to promote the placement of Label No.5 on 21,000 electric motorcycles per year. It is expected to help save electricity cost of 183 million baht per year. 27

Energy Efficiency Label No.5 Housing Project EGAT has implemented the Energy Efficiency Label No.5 Housing Project since 2017 in collaboration with the National Housing Authority to raise the standard of energy efficiency in buildings and houses. In 2019, the Community Housing and Social Community Project in Chon Buri Province (Bo Win Sub-district), Phase 2 was launched. It is the first housing pilot project of the Label No.5 Housing Project. The project will help save energy around 415,000 units per year, reduce electricity cost for residents around 1,660,000 baht per year, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions around 210 tons per year. Green Learning Room Project EGAT aims to raise awareness on energy efficiency by sharing knowledge to the youth and electricity users under the Green Learning Room Project. Since 1998, a total of 414 schools have participated in the project. The project has been further developed into other projects including: Green School Project with 185 schools Low Carbon School Project (reduce power consumption at schools) Low Carbon School Community Project (reduce power consumption at student homes) Energy Efficiency Label No.5 Community 28 EGAT Overview

Corporate Social Responsibility The development of society, community and environment, along with the development of electricity generation sources and transmission system, is a part of EGAT’s business operation for sustainable growth. EGAT has implemented international standards in both CSR in process and CSR after process with the acceptance and cooperation of all sectors to improve the quality of life and the environment with sustainability. Reforestation Project EGAT has planted EGAT has participated in the and preserved forests Reforestation Project in honor of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great since 1994. At present, EGAT has revised Mangrove an area of the reforestation method by creating forest participation with the community or 21,924 rai more than forest conservation networks under the 461,341 rai concept of people living with forests Land forest sustainably. 439,417 rai In 2019, EGAT had organized important reforestation projects, such as the “Mangrove Forest Restoration” with a number of 3,600 trees in collaboration with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and the mangrove forest planting with trees in collaboration with Mu Koh participation with a number of 3,600 Chumphon National Park in Chumphon Province. Moreover, EGAT in collaboration with the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation organized the project “Forests Build Life, Thais Preserve the Forest, People Rely on Bees, towards the Sustainability of Nan” under the pilot project to promote beekeeping in the community and preserve the land forest in Pua and Bo Kluea Districts, Nan Province. 29

Artificial Reefs from Insulators Project EGAT has implemented the project since 2013 in response to the intention of H.M. Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, to support small-scale fishers who have suffered from coastal erosion. EGAT used insulators decommissioned from EGAT’s transmission system modified into artificial reefs to be used as a habitat for fish, marine animals, and authentic reefs. The project is in cooperation with provincial government agencies and communities near the coastal zone of the project area. Since the beginning of the project up to 2019, EGAT has placed artificial reefs from insulators in coastal areas on 11 occasions in 5 provinces, namely Chon Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Phuket Provinces totaling 2,840 sets. The project helped restore the coastal ecosystem to be a habitat for fish breeding and created income for the community and local fishery. 30 EGAT Overview

Supporting Electric Vehicles EGAT recognizes the importance of electric vehicles which help reduce CO2 emissions from the combustion of diesel, save fuel cost, and reduce air pollution and dust. Therefore, EGAT has continuously pushed forward plans to promote electric vehicles by collaborating with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to develop the “EV Kit & Blueprint Project” with the intention for Thais to be able to modify their old cars into electric cars with the cost of no more than 200,000 baht each (not including batteries).

Moreover, EGAT has installed 23 charging stations in the area of EGAT Headquarters and EGAT power plants nationwide for people with electric vehicles to use free of charge for a year starting from April 1, 2019. There are also 11 mini EV buses being used in the area of EGAT Headquarters and EGAT power plants. 31

Supporting Sports EGAT has continuously supported sports both locally and nationally to support Thai athletes and bring fame to the country at the international level. Weightlifting : EGAT has been the main supporter of the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association since 2004 - 2020 with supporting funds amounting to 234 million baht. Thai weightlifting athletes were able to win 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Argentina.

Pétanque : EGAT has given financial support since 2004 up to now amounting to more than 75 million baht. Thai pétanque athletes were able to win 2 world championship prizes at the 2019 Pétanque World Championships in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Rowing and Canoeing : EGAT has continuously supported the Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand from 2012 - 2019 with supporting funds amounting to more than 36 million baht. 32 EGAT Overview

Sharing Knowledge to Society EGAT has established 8 learning centers nationwide to share knowledge and experience on energy and power generation of more than 50 years with concern for the community and environment. The objective is to be a learning center on energy of Thailand and the world by using modern media and innovation to give knowledge to the youth and general public in order to help build a “Society of Wisdom on Energy.” EGAT Learning Centers EGAT Learning Center - EGAT Learning Center - Pha Bong, San Kamphaeng, Mae Hong Son Province Chiang Mai Province (under construction) (under construction)

Mae Moh Mine Museum in Honor of King Prajadhipok, Lampang Province

EGAT Learning Center - Rachanurak, Srinagarind Dam, Kanchanaburi Province

EGAT Learning Center - EGAT Headquarters, Nonthaburi Province EGAT Learning Center - Lam Takong, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Open for visitors EGAT Learning Center - Thap Sakae, The project is in development process Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

EGAT Learning Center - Chana, Songkhla Province With concern for sustainable power security, EGAT has considered various factors and limitations in all aspects, including power capacity planning, development of innovation and technology, public participation, and social and environmental responsibility. EGAT is determined to innovate power solutions for a better life of Thais both today and in the future. “EGAT Power for Thai Happiness”

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