Potential Impacts of EV on Developing Countries' Electricity Systems and How to Mitigate Them
Currently, countries around the world are exerting efforts to promote electric vehicles in their roads. Compared to conventional vehicles, electric vehicles are cheaper to operate. Further, due to advancement in technology and trend in the transportation industry, the cost of ownership becoming lower and more affordable to the general public.
Understanding Public Perception on COVID-19 Impact to ASEAN RE Progress and Investment
Analysis on polling result of Launching Talk “Renewable Energy Outlook and the Challenge on Investment in ASEAN during Covid-19 Pandemic”
Work Near Home: Less Commute, Less Pollution, Less Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to modify our work system in several sectors, from working in the office to working at home. With the advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), some office works and meeting activities that are usually carried out offline and require a long journey can be replaced with virtual activities.
Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in ASEAN for #CleanAirForAll
All living beings on earth should thank the air, which gives life for every new-born, and its day by day growth. Have you ever wondered, though, is the air that we breathe everyday clean enough for us? A report by Breathelife mentions that about 3,8 million people die every year due to air pollution. How so? The air that we breathe, that gives us life, can also kill us due to the pollutants—the invisible killers.
Battery Recycling: Crucial Component for Energy Storage’s Circular Economy
Ever-growing concerns of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and incremental energy needs drive people to seek alternative energy solutions across sectors. Renewable energy is considered as primary breakthrough in electricity sector.
Energy-Climate Situation in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam is an oil and gas-rich country, with more than 90 percent of the total national export is accounted from these alone. The country is one of the largest producers of oil in Southeast Asia and it produced about 111,500 barrels of oil per day on average (2018).
Vietnam‘s Energy Development in the Context of Climate Change
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country, with Laos and Cambodia in the West borders, and China in the North borders. In 2017, Vietnam’s population was 86.92 million, GDP reached 5,005,975.0 billion VND, and GDP/person was USD 2,389.0 (in current dollars).
A Bright Spot for Southeast Asia Energy Security
Climate change and energy security are two main concerns in the current era of civilization.
Climate Change. Dependence on fossil energy in driving the economy has a negative impact on human and environmental health globally. In reducing further costs and resulting damage, the world together responds to climate change through the Paris Agreement in limiting the rise in global temperatures to the 1.5oC level. In particular, Southeast Asia as a fast-growing economy region reinforced its commitment to a low-carbon economy through ASEAN’s renewable target.
