Coupled with energy efficiency programmes, the region can anticipate a reduction of energy demand by 30%, it says. Aren't economic growth and income increases key determinants driving electricity demand? In addition to the overstated demand, the country's energy policy-makers have not made sufficient progress on renewable energy. It will factor in construction, maintenance and operational costs of renewable energy facilities. Thailand's power purchasing is one of several bilateral inter-country power trades in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, with Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia as potential exporters and Thailand as a key importer.

Source: Bangkok Post July 24, 2016 22:07 UTC