Staff Reporter
Power up: New hot areas for transformation - Part 1
Power up: New hot areas for transformation - Part 1
Demand for electrical power in Asian countries is nothing short of staggering; the World Energy Outlook 2013 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Non-OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) shows countries in Asia hold the largest share of global growth in primary energy demand at 65%[1]. Nearly 40% of the world’s new electricity capacity is being shared together by China and India.
How smart cities will help Singapore deal with tackling energy demands
In the last decade, Singapore’s population has grown by 25 percent and this number will continue to grow for another ten years. With this rapid pace of growth coupled with the impending demand that follows, it comes as no surprise when a recent study by Shell Eastern Petroleum showed that four out of five Singaporeans surveyed ranked future energy needs as important as cost of living, job security, and housing affordability1.
Malaysia boosts renewable energy quota by 65MW
Up for grabs by May.
Global investment in renewable energy dropped 14% in 2013
Blame it on cheaper technology.
Total capacity of solar projects in India soared 177.8%
Figures now stand at 2632MW.
China's nuke power to hit 40m kW by 2015
This is according to an academician.
Alstom to provide 2 HRSG units for power plant in Thailand
It's a deal worth nearly €10m.
Membrana unveils 8x20-inch stainless steel Liqui-Cel® Membrane Contactor
Beverage and pharmaceutical clients to benefit.
The future of Singapore's renewable energy
Around the world, governments are stepping up efforts to grow their renewable energy capabilities in order to address climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Here's what the industrial infrastructure badly needs
Clue: advanced work packaging.
Japan's hopes for 'quick ramp-up' in nuke output fades
Despite nuke restart plans.
GE to build biogas plant for power providers in Malaysia
This is together with GNS.
Japan's nuclear quest: Full steam ahead?
Back in 2011, after the Fukushima disaster, it appeared as though Japan’s nuclear dream was in tatters. However, only three years later, the reverse appears to be the case, with the government now beginning to attempt to resurrect Japan’s mothballed nuclear plants.
Intelligent Energy gets injected with $63m from Singapore
Find out what they'll use it for.
Power, utility deal volume jumped 43%
Deal value also up 15%.
GE boosts solar power generation capabilities
Its new technology could reach 30% CAPEX savings.
The short-term impacts of liberalisation on the utility company
Liberalisation is a market change with a relaxation of rules allowing new players to enter a market. Sometimes this is referred to as de-regulation.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy