Critical review of the current status of wind energy in Thailand
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Author list: Chingulpitak S., Wongwises S.
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication year: 2014
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (1364-0321)
Volume number: 31
Start page: 312
End page: 318
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 1364-0321
eISSN: 1879-0690
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
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Abstract
Thailand generates electricity from many sources, including natural gas, coal/lignite, fuel oil, diesel, and renewable energies, such as wind, hydroelectricity, and solar power. In 2012, the main electrical energy sources in Thailand were natural gas (63.8%) and coal/lignite (27.7%). Due to fuel price spikes and global warming, several countries are now more interested in studying and developing sources of renewable energy. Wind energy - an unlimited and environmentally friendly form of natural energy - has attracted increasing levels of investment, particularly in China, which derives more of its electricity from wind energy generation than any other country in the world. Thailand has also developed and promoted the use of wind turbines to generate electricity. In 2012, Thailand generated about 111.7 MW of electricity from wind energy. By 2021, the Thai government's goals are to increase the use of alternative electric energy to about 25% of fossil fuel use and to achieve 1800 MW of electricity output from wind energy. This article will present a critical review of the current status of wind energy in Thailand, including future plans for using wind energy in place of fossil fuels - oil, natural gas, and coal - to generate electricity. ฉ 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
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