The transformation of the electricity system is crucial as it represents the pinnacle of technological advancements and global best practices. The primary objective is to modernize and enhance the resilience of the electricity grid to accommodate increasingly variable renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind power), balance intermittent production, meet peak electricity demands, and accommodate new grid participants for stability and flexibility benefits.

One of the key policy directions in Thailand’s transition towards Carbon Neutrality (CN) involves restructuring the energy sector with four main components: Decarbonization, Digitalization, Decentralization, Deregulation, and Electrification (4D1E). When these components are applied to the electricity system alongside smart technology integration, the infrastructure of the system undergoes significant enhancement.

Moreover, a freely traded electricity market would bring substantial societal benefits and advantages for system operators. Such transformations require new knowledge, skills, and tools for system planning, operations, and management. Additionally, in the realm of non-biological renewable energy sources like solar and wind, technologies evolve rapidly, necessitating a workforce that can keep pace with these advancements and manage both technical and project aspects smoothly. At the very least, this ensures that smart grid development plans achieve their objectives