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An industrial port in Singapore powered by solar—a model for other power-hungry industries?Singapore
An industrial port in Singapore powered by solar—a model for other power-hungry industries?
For Jurong Port, its 9.65-megawatt solar facility is a source of pride. But what do industrial ports like Jurong Port stand to gain from a transition to clean energy, and what does this mean for other regional industrial areas? -
Vietnam’s golden solar years aren’t over, despite policy changesVietnam is looking to replace its solar tariffs that ushered in a golden era for solar power in the country with an auction scheme. What will change for developers, and can the new policy live up to Vietnam’s earlier success?
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Got eco anxiety? Here are 10 reasons for climate optimismAlthough global warming is on course to rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century and global emissions continue to rise, there are genuine reasons for hope for our planet. Even Assaad Razzouk, the CEO of Sindicatum, thinks that we are now winning the climate fight. -
Coal is now too hot for insurers to handleEmpires were once built on it, but coal is now too hot for many former backers as more insurers withdraw.
Energy Opinion
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China faces 4 big risks if it continues building more coal plants– While the world collectively reduced its coal capacity over the past 18 months, China added 43 gigawatts (GW). The move may ultimately increase the economic costs of China’s energy economy over the coming decades. -
Solar and battery storage: A clean solution to a dirty problem– Revolution is possible in the next few years to develop products and business models that can replace privately operated back-up generators at scale. -
Amidst despair, enlightenment and hope for the climate in the United States– The Trump administration has started formally withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement. But what gives me hope, is CEOs of Fortune 500 companies urging Congress to enact bipartisan climate legislation aligned with the Paris goals.
Energy Videos
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Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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Rewiring the global energy sector– Battery technology could reshape the global energy sector, and this year's #Innovate4Climate summit in Singapore will focus on the cutting-edge innovation that could change the energy landscape.
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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