Environment
Singapore inaugurates first eco-friendly train station
It’s the Woodlands MRT station.
ASEAN should focus more on renewable energy
International Energy Agency sees RE as an alternative energy source.
Korean biomass power plant to be Asia’s largest
Will have 105 MW capacity when completed in 2015.
Malaysia looks to add wind energy to mix
Will develops a national wind map next year.
Wind power could provide 18% of global electricity demand by 2050
That’s compared to just 3% today.
Coal to reign as dominant energy source by 2020
Will replace oil despite clean energy initiatives.
Maeda and Macquarie to co-develop clean energy in Japan
Will set-up joint venture by year end.
Itochu to market cheaper battery backup system for buildings
System uses Samsung SDI Company's lithium ion batteries.
Chinese scientists develop revolutionary “smart window”
Window both reflects heat and generates electricity.
Indonesia begins moves to amend Geothermal Law
Revision to optimize the utilization of geothermal energy. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has filed a draft bill at the Indonesian...
Japan installs 1.82 GW of solar PV capacity
Boosted by commercial project installations.
Energy efficiency is the world’s “first fuel”
Vital to cutting carbon emissions and promoting energy security.
China, Canada enhance energy ties
Promise to promote energy and economic cooperation.
Indo-UK Green Energy Forum organized
Aims to accelerate activities in clean energy.
Japan and India partner to cut LNG cost
Will establish an LNG importers’ group.
Gujarat expands solar energy capacity
Will focus more on rooftop solar systems.
Commentary
Exploring clean, renewable energy sources to meet Southeast Asia’s energy demands