Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Challenges of Biomass Implementation

This paper provides an in-depth review and analysis on the science technology and innovation (STI) barriers in order to achieve bioenergy implementations in Thailand. Though, Thailand appears to have clear targets on alternative energy in the next 10 years according to the master plan formulated by Ministry of Energy but these ambitious-bioenergy targets are based solely on the potential of resources existing and planned planting in the country. In order to transform biomass to end-used consumption, it is a need to define the STI platform for actions. However, there is no study on the STI policy for bioenergy implementations. Yet, there are several concepts of best-practices in difference prospects but there is no integration of science technology and innovation policy as a whole. This paper utilized the qualitative method, the research data sources, and the industrial interviews in person. This paper contends the STI roles currently accorded to biomass to energy supply chain in Thailand and an early attempt at developing policy recommendations.