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Min of Energy organizes ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2018

The Ministry of Energy has organized ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2018 to adopt alternative energy sources in response to rising energy prices, with the target being to increase the proportion of renewable energy to 30 percent.

ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2018 kicked off at BITEC, Bang Na with Minister of Energy Siri Jirapongphan inaugurating the event with a speech on the country's energy future. He said that rising energy prices due to increasing demand and falling supply have prompted policies on adopting alternative energy sources and progressive planning for energy stability. The event will help the country meet its energy transformation demands in all regards while the Ministry of Energy is currently developing a new renewable and alternative energy plan for 2015-2022 to keep up with the latest developments worldwide.

The event is being held on the concept of "E-Mobility Smart Grid Smart City," displaying state-of-the-art technology and latest energy innovations by pavilions from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Switzerland, the United States and over 1,200 industry-leading brands across the globe.

Furthermore, the Energy Conservation Promotion Fund and the Energy Policy and Planing Office are displaying Thailand's energy potential under its Energy 4.0 policy, with both public and private entities showcasing their work. Thailand's exhibitions will demonstrate the potential of Thailand to be a leader in alternative energy and prepare for a low carbon society according to the Thailand 4.0 agenda. The event will run until June 9 and is expected to attract more than 30,000 participants from 45 countries.

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