Development of geothermal energy in Thailand
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Feb 18, 2013
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Geothemal energy Electric power generation
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The main objective of the present study is to review the development of geothermal energy
utilization in Thailand and its historical development. Geothermal energy is used as direct uses and
for electric power generation. Direct application of geothermal energy can involve a wide of end
uses, such as heating and cooling industry and health spas. For electric power generation, Thailand
presently has one operating geothermal power plant, located in Fang district, Chiang Mai with an
installed capacity of 0.3 MWe and electrical energy production of 1,200 MWh per year
utilization in Thailand and its historical development. Geothermal energy is used as direct uses and
for electric power generation. Direct application of geothermal energy can involve a wide of end
uses, such as heating and cooling industry and health spas. For electric power generation, Thailand
presently has one operating geothermal power plant, located in Fang district, Chiang Mai with an
installed capacity of 0.3 MWe and electrical energy production of 1,200 MWh per year
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Lertsatitthanakorn, C. (2013). Development of geothermal energy in Thailand. Engineering and Applied Science Research, 33(6), 577–586. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/easr/article/view/6019
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