Green industrial park a catalyst for Indonesia’s economic transformation
JAKARTA: Several exciting investments in North Kalimantan province and the proposed relocation of Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan will trigger a seismic shift in the fortunes of the area.
New Energy Saving Glass Technology May Cut Power Bills
An international team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has created a new and highly energy-efficient form of “smart window.” Their proprietary material, when coated on glass window panels, reacts and adjusts to light to regulate ambient temperatures.
New energy-saving glass could cut the cost of your household bills
If you’ve ever touched one of your window panes in the depths of winter, you’ll know how cold they can be. Equally, in summer, south-facing windows radiate heat into our homes, creating a greenhouse effect that can be stifling.
N Kalimantan green industrial area to become world’s largest: Widodo
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said that he expects the green industrial area in North Kalimantan to become the largest in the world once it is expanded to 30 thousand hectares. The industrial area was originally planned to be developed on 13 thousand hectares of land.
Chunghwa Telecom, Thai National Telecom, The WhiteSpace and Delta Electronics (Thailand) join forces to build a 5G private network for AR remote collaboration and complete digital transformation
National Telecom (NT), The WhiteSpace (The WSP), Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. and Chunghwa Telecom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration in a 5G private network in December 2021. The joint project will support the “Thailand 4.0” innovative manufacturing plan and assist Thailand in accelerating the use of 5G Innovative applications to introduce technologies […]
Educating employees to cut energy use reaps economic and environmental benefits
An idea born from a conversation in a Phnom Penh café four years ago has finally become reality with the official launch of the Cambodia Energy Efficiency Competition. Cecile Dahome, co-founder of consultancy Sevea and Frantz Vaganay, co-founder of electrical and automation solutions company ATS Cambodia were discussing how to improve the energy situation in […]
Singapore’s pavilion is ‘an oasis in the desert’ at Expo 2020 Dubai
There is no shortage of eye-catching structures at Dubai’s World Expo, but the lush greenery of the Singapore Pavilion makes it a standout. Built around three massive plant-covered cones, the pavilion isn’t a traditional enclosed building, trading walls for a green belt of trees and plants capable of creating their own microclimate.
Bill on energy efficiency and conservation to be tabled next year, says minister Takiyuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — A bill on energy efficiency and conservation for a more comprehensive coordination and effective regulation by the Energy Commission will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Greater energy efficiency a vital cog for change
JAKARTA: Indonesia has expressed its intention to transition from coal to clean energy for power generation, but greater energy efficiency is crucial for the country to achieve its carbon emission goals, experts say.
Petronas, TechnipFMC To Develop GHG Emission-Reducing Tech
Offshore energy services provider TechnipFMC and Malaysia’s Petronas have entered into an agreement to commercialize a unique natural gas processing membrane that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.