Adder contracts: Can they really be cancelled?

With electricity tariffs rising to a price of 3.95 baht per kilowatt hour amid the global energy crisis, energy communication platform JustPow is hosting a public forum to examine whether Thailand can phase out outdated “adder” power contracts. These purchase subsidies, which currently add an estimated 13–17 satang per kWh to electricity bills, have cost consumers over 344 billion baht since 2008. With a government restructuring electricity tariffs, this forum will bring together experts in energy policy, law, and renewable energy, along with government representatives, to examine the legal, economic, and policy implications of terminating these contracts.

Join us at the FCCT clubhouse or via Facebook Live, to hear:  

Data and policy scenarios for phasing out adder contracts, presented by JustPow coordinator Santichai Arpornsri.

And a panel discussion with feedback on JustPow's scenarios, featuring:

• Dr Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut, associate professor, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology and Thammasat, to provide perspectives on Thailand’s energy structure.

• Dr Piti Eiamchamroonlarp, associate professor, Chulalongkorn law faculty, to provide perspectives on energy law.

• Chaphamon Chantarapongphan, president, Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association, representing solar power operators receiving the Adder.

• Watcharapong Khemkaew, president, Thai Wind Energy Association, representing wind power operators receiving the Adder.

• Natee Sithiprasasana, committee member, Thai Renewable Energy Association (RE100), representing biomass power operators receiving the Adder.

• Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Ministry of Energy spokesperson, to provide government response and comments.

All proceedings will be held in Thai.