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.

China's nuke power to hit 40m kW by 2015

This is according to an academician.

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.

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.

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.