Abstract:
The environmental impact of electricity generation is becoming more critical as electricity consumption continues to increase. It is because the worlds population is growing very fast and modern community uses large amounts of electric power. This paper presents the assessment and management of environmental risk of a 9.9 MW biomass power plant in Thailand. Five environmental factors (air, sound, water, waste and transportation) have been examined in this research project. In environmental analysis, comparisons of measured environmental data from the sites and environmental standards by USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) and Thailands PCD (Pollution Control Department) are performed. This research project focuses on sustainability that impacts economic, social, and environment aspects by communities, companies, and individuals. The sustainable development of the research project can lead to a coherent and long-term balance between these five factors. Recent findings from the environmental monitoring system reveal that quality levels of all five environmental factors are under the standards. It is implied that this biomass power plant does not negatively affects the environment and satisfies the essential needs of humanity.