Land-starved Singapore gets creative with solar in clean energy push
BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Singapore is betting on floating solar farms and vertical panels to increase its clean-energy supplies and cut carbon emissions, a model that could work in other densely populated cities, urban experts said. With renewable energy options such as wind, hydro, nuclear and biomass ruled out, solar photovoltaic (PV) is the […]
Singapore to use Floating Solar Farms as Land is Densely Populated
Singapore is giving a push towards sustainable energy, with floating solar farms. Being a densely populated country, they have limited land area. Innovative methods to meet the requirements in renewable energy production are much needed. The other sustainable energy production like wind, hydro, and biomass were ruled out as they need land. Furthermore, floating solar […]
Will Singaporeans change their lifestyles to fight climate change? An app can help
The fight against climate change is a race against time. Countries and businesses aim to transform their economies to meet carbon reduction goals, but what if the world cannot innovate its way out of the climate crisis?
Seda proposes more electrical appliances included in Save 2.0 RM200 rebate scheme
PUTRAJAYA: More electrical appliances may be included for the Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency (Save 2.0) RM200 e-rebate. Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (Seda) chairman Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the programme was currently limited to locally-made refrigerators and air conditioners that have a four or five-star energy rating. “Others including washing machines and televisions. So […]
ADB proposes smart and energy efficient city project in Can Tho
Can Tho (VNA) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has proposed to implement a smart and energy efficient city project (SEECP) with total investment of more than 1.56 trillion VND (67.29 million USD) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. At a meeting with local leaders on April 6, an ADB representative said the […]
BPPT fosters innovation in alternative energy development
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology Indonesia (BPPT) has pushed for innovation in the development of alternative energy to support the availability of clean and environment-friendly national energy. “The BPPT is ready to seek innovations in the field of renewable energy with all stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem,” the […]
World Bank funds $86m for Vietnam energy efficiency projects
The World Bank has given a $11.3m grant to the State Bank of Vietnam on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) so it can lend companies money to improve energy efficiency.
World Bank okays $86 mln for energy efficiency in Vietnam
The World Bank will provide Vietnam with $86.3 million to support the development of a commercial financing market for investing in industrial energy efficiency.
