Second phase of scheme promotes biomass crops

Authorities are preparing for the second phase of the “Energy for All” renewable scheme, aiming to encourage farmers to grow “energy crops” to serve power plants that are expected to have electricity generation capacity of 200 megawatts.

The scheme focuses on plants that can be grown quickly and easily such as bamboo, napier grass and earpod wattle. Plantation will be encouraged in areas that are usually unsuitable for crop cultivation, according to the Energy Ministry.

“We expect to finalise the scheme within 3-6 months,” said Prasert Sinsukprasert, permanent secretary for energy, adding the Energy Ministry will work with the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to find suitable areas for the…