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Thailands PV tiger

Southeast Asia: The archipelago geography of a number of the most populous countries in the southeast Asia region plays into one of PVs major competitive advantages. Strong economic growth has also created a need for more electricity supply. However, only Thailand is seeing the PV boom many have expected, with policy conditions emerging as the key point of difference between it and its neighbors.

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Jonathan Gifford

06 Jan 2014

There is little doubt that southeast Asia is going to require a big investment in energy infrastructure in the coming years. In October last year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released a report in which it estimated that up to US$19.9 trillion will be needed to supply the region’s growing demand for energy through to …

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