Thailand to spend $644m on renewable energy projects

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Solar, wind and hydro facilities planned, while first nuclear plant expected online by 2020

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has said it plans to spend $644m (£390m) to develop renewable energy facilities with a combined capacity of 258MW. State-run Egat, which owns...

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