A post titled "A Holistic View of Power Generation Fuels: 'Security, Price, and Environmental Protection'" from Energynewscenter on April 4, 2562, emphasizes that electricity is a crucial factor for national development. The government therefore prioritizes electricity management, requiring a comprehensive consideration of each fuel type across economic, environmental, energy security, and technological aspects, to ensure citizens have sufficient and quality electricity.
Currently, natural gas, coal, and nuclear, including biomass and waste, are primary fuels chosen by many countries because they can operate to generate electricity 24 hours a day to meet continuous electricity demand. For example, despite Germany having an installed capacity from renewable energy as high as 53.3%, the primary fuels for actual generation still remain natural gas, coal, nuclear, oil, and biomass, which together accounted for 67.8% of total generation in 2561.
Renewable energy sources like solar and wind have reduced costs and advanced technology, but their production depends on weather conditions, preventing them from being primary fuels without energy storage batteries, which are still costly. Therefore, selecting a power plant location is crucial, requiring consideration of fuel transportation convenience, access to water sources, the electricity transmission system, as well as environmental and community impacts.
Environmental issues are important, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a key approach. Even though fossil fuels have a higher environmental impact, they are cheap and stable. Modern technologies, such as Ultra Supercritical (USC) coal-fired power plants in Japan, can generate electricity with high efficiency and emit pollutants below international standards. Additionally, waste management for electricity generation and the proper disposal of expired solar panels are also necessary, requiring clear laws and control measures.
Therefore, balanced fuel management across economic, engineering, and environmental dimensions, within the country's context, is a crucial challenge for national development to align with economic growth, attract investment, and enhance the well-being of citizens, with appropriate electricity costs and energy production that does not affect health. Full details are in the attached file.
