KMUTT urges government backing of energy efficiency
- Published: 13 Oct 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Business
The government is being urged to put more effort into promoting energy savings and efficiency, as growing urbanisation will lead to higher energy demand in many cities, say academics.
At an energy forum hosted by King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) on Thursday, Pattana Rakkwamsuk, dean of the energy, environment and materials school, said high-rise buildings in urban areas will absorb heat from sunlight and push electricity demand for air-conditioners to rise.
Air flows will be blocked by high-rises, causing more heat in urban areas.
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