Energy independence, that is a country’s ability to meet its energy demand by producing its own energy, is seen by many as a vital global development. Beyond politics, since oil and gas reserves are not located in every country of the world, clean energy technologies become an extremely valuable commodity. Yet, as Thailand highlights, development of these resources in embryonic markets will endure growing pains. Thailand’s efforts to develop its solar industry offer a great case-study in the challenges nations, particularly developing countries, face when making a shift toward clean energy…. Read ahead
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