The deal sealed at the recent Durban climate change talks to develop a legally binding climate agreement holds much promise, but more immediate policy action and collaboration is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the energy sector.
TED.com, 22 March 2012
What's the key to using alternative energy, like solar and wind?
By David Lee, Green Purchasing Asia | Republished 20 January 2012
Just when we thought the industry would be engulfed in gloom, it is now looking at Asia--the sunniest place on earth and yet the poorest consumer of solar energy--to keep its growth momentum in the next 10 years.
By Jenny Chase, Bloomberg New Energy Finance | 18 November 2011
Jenny Chase of Bloomberg New Energy Finance discusses solar energy trends.
By Vivienne Low, EMA staff | 2 November 2011
With adoption of smart grid projects becoming more widespread, the call is out for greater exchange of knowledge and expertise on a global platform.
By Chia Kang Yang, EMA staff | 2 November 2011
A look at recent financing and investment trends for renewable energy projects in Asia, with a special focus on three Southeast Asia countries--Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
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 Belinda Salim and Catrina Yeo, Energy Studies Institute | 1 November 2011
Behavioural economics is becoming increasingly popular to explain why people make seemingly irrational decisions, such as buying energy-inefficient light bulbs. Should it be used to help formulate energy policies for the region?
