Southeast Asian solar markets emerging from the back of the pack
Southeast Asia could well become the global engine room of renewable energy expansion. Population and economic growth is expected across the three decades in which the world has to decarbonise, but the brimming bounty of renewables deployment will force developers to navigate the region’s systems. As it turns out, that could be a treacherous task.
Govt launches low-carbon sustainable city master plan and RM35m GeRAK
THE government is allocating RM35 million under the Low Carbon Catalyst Grant (GeRAK) to local authorities to drive climate change actions at the grassroot level.
NTU Singapore converts tamarind shells into an energy source for vehicles
Shells of tamarind, a tropical fruit consumed worldwide, are discarded during food production. As they are bulky, tamarind shells take up a considerable amount of space in landfills where they are disposed as agricultural waste.
Transformation into low carbon cities will develop local green economy: PM
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) today said that the transformation of cities in Malaysia into low-carbon cities will help develop the local green economy, create jobs and attract domestic and international investments.
LONGi and SEV enhance RE technology education at United Nations International School in Hanoi
UNIS Hanoi, a non-profit organisation staffed by individuals of more than 60 different nationalities, has been a leading international school for over 30 years and is committed to the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into its teaching and learning. The rooftop system will be a visual case study for mathematics and science based activities […]
Prum Sokha declares smart city a liveable city
“Smart city is not only about digital advance, but means a liveable city.”, declares the Cambodian Minister of Civil Service, Prum Sokha, this morning, July 12. He emphasized this while presiding over the opening ceremony of the Virtual Conference on Smart City Planning.
Shell continues grassroots projects
As part of its celebration of 107 years of presence in the country, Shell companies in the Philippines (Shell) continue and enhance programs that provide positive impact on Filipino communities through diverse grassroots projects.
Vietnam makes great strides in clean energy development: Asiatimes
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is making rapid strides in shifting from fossil fuels to clean energy in the post-COVID-19 world, according to a recent article published by the website asiatimes.com.
Samsung urged to use 100% green energy in South Korea and Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY/SEOUL — Samsung must switch to using 100% renewable energy in South Korea and Vietnam — the tech conglomerate’s two biggest production bases — even as those countries plan to build more coal-fired power plants, Greenpeace said in a report on Tuesday.
Circular economy strategy launched
The government has launched its circular economy strategy to meet the present challenges the nation faces regarding the surge in material and energy demand driven by a growing economy and population. A circular economy strategy is a plan that aims to eliminate waste and unbridled use of resources.