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Solar power demand to soar in coming years.

Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Byline: Aranee Jaiimsin

Feb. 7--Demand for solar energy in Thailand is projected to soar over the next six years, driven by the government's programme to promote renewable energy.

According to a source from the Energy Ministry, demand for solar energy will increase to 250 megawatts in 2010 from just six MW in 2003.

Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and hydropower abound in Thailand and could be harnessed to generate electricity. But so far, they represent less than a 1 percent share of fuel used in electricity generation.

The energy conservation plan aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 8 percent by ...

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