Thailand: National Energy Strategy

Thailand: Solar Power

In an effort to decrease dependence on foreign imports for electricity production, the Thai government is constructing a 42.5 MW solar power plant in the northern province at Mae Hong Son.  The government has also undertaken a project to supply 300,000 homes with solar cells to generate additional solar energy.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Thailand: 8th National Social and Economic Development Plan

South Korea: Tax incentives

The government offers tax incentives and low interest loans to companies to encourage alternative energy use.  The plan includes measures to require the corporate sector to use more efficient energy sources in their production facilities by 2008. 

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: $40 million

South Korea: Ten-year National Plan for Energy Technology Development

South Korea: Promotion Act for New & Renewable Energy Development, Utilization & Dissemination + Formation of Market Demand for Renewable Energy and Improvement in its Economics (Alternative Energy Act)

Philippines: Electric Power Industry Reform Act

Philippines: Philippine Energy Plan

Philippines: Road Transport Patrol Program

This program focuses on disseminating information regarding the proper operation and maintenance techniques to minimize fuel consumption.

Date Implemented: 1998

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Philippines: Power Patrol Program

Reaching approximately 1 million households thus far, the Power Patrol Program uses the tri-media to educate the general population on the benefits of conservation in energy and gasoline fuel use in the commercial, residential, industrial and educational sectors.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC