By The World Economic Forum, in partnership with IHS CERA | 20 April 2012
The energy industry is undoubtedly an engine of growth. But how does it contribute to economic growth and employment which are so critical in a troubled global economy? World Economic Forum reports.
At the 5th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held in Abu Dhabi this week, Minister S Iswaran announced that Singapore is seeking membership in IRENA, and shared the city-state's ongoing part in the global clean energy economy.
By Edward Cho, EMA staff | 3 November 2011
The city-state could become an Asia-Pacific carbon hub as it is a preferred base for carbon activities, with good strategic connectivity to carbon markets and access to excellent financial services, trading, trusted professional services and strong technologies.
By Yeo Yong Kiat, EMA staff | 1 November 2011
While it's all good that solar energy is heading towards grid parity, the industry sometimes forgets the added dimension of reducing the cost of financing for solar projects in order to drive down the overall cost.
By Nahim bin Zahur and Nguyen Phuong Linh, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
From the potential for new gas challenging coal dominance to the impact of Fukushima on the Southeast Asian nuclear renaissance, Energy Ministers say their piece.
By Belinda Salim and Chua Wen Hao, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
From policies to technology incentives, this panel comprising public to private and non-private sectors has very diverse views when it comes to setting up smart communities and green cities.
