Needy households in East Coast GRC to get energy-saving light bulbs
SINGAPORE – Around 400 needy households in East Coast GRC will soon be receiving energy-saving light bulbs to reduce their electricity bills, as part of a collaboration between the UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC) and the GRC’s grassroots organisations.
Optimal sizing for solar water pumps
Researchers in Malaysia have proposed a new approach for optimal sizing of solar water pumps. Their method consists of using a single PV module, a charge controller, several batteries, and a DC load.
Keppel launches second data centre fund with over $666.5m first close
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – The asset management arm of Keppel Corp has launched a second data centre fund, which will focus on making strategic investments in the “fast-growing” data centre sector in the Asia-Pacific and Europe.
IFC and LOGOS partner to develop green logistics hub, drive economic activity in Indonesia
Indonesia will benefit from a major green investment in the logistics sector that’s set to address a critical infrastructure gap, at the same time creating jobs and supporting a recovery in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy amid the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Germany invests $36 million in rural power
German Development Cooperation has invested 30 million euros ($36 million) in concessional lending to Cambodia to enhance energy efficiency and rural power supply.
US to help Vietnam develop clean energy
The U.S.’s official aid agency has signed an agreement with national utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for rooftop solar power generation.
Malaysian organisations honoured at the 2020 ASEAN Energy Awards
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fifteen Malaysian organisations received various accolades at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2020. The awards are the highest recognition bestowed on Southeast Asia public and private companies for their contribution to energy development in the ASEAN regions. Participated by all ASEAN member countries, the Award recipients were chosen based on their achievements during […]
Some households to receive e-vouchers to switch to energy- and water-efficient appliances
SINGAPORE – Households living in one- to three-room Housing Board flats can now get some help buying appliances that are more energy or water efficient, under a new programme launched on Saturday (Nov 28).
