Singapore International Energy Week | 31 October

Energy Perspectives

Building more efficient, dynamic smart grids to the energy future

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.

Developing smart communities

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.

Total energy solutions for smart cities of the future

By Dr Narito Shibaike | 14 October 2011

Dr Narito Shibaike discusses the development of smart cities and energy solutions, highlighting the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town to illustrate this concept.

Adopting solar leasing programmes in Singapore

By Rachel Wong, Energy Studies Institute Energy Analyst | 14 September 2011

Rachel Wong from the Energy Studies Institute discusses the adoption of solar leasing programmes in Singapore.

Plug-in electric vehicles: Changing perceptions and hedging bets

By Ann Burns, Accenture APAC Utilities Industry Lead | 7 September 2011

This thought piece considers current market perceptions of electric vehicles and how energy suppliers might respond to evolving consumer demands.

Singapore banks on electromobility opportunity for the future

Anuj Jain, Bosch | Republished 3 August 2011

The launch of Singapore's electric vehicle (EV) test-bed signals the country's commitment to looking at environmentally-friendly transportation options for its citizens. This looks at the challenges, solutions and key considerations behind EV adoption.

Energy-efficient buildings: Green or gray-green?

By Augustin Boey, ESI Energy Analyst | 22 July 2011

Buildings present a unique opportunity to mitigate climate change mitigation and also enhance sustainable development, particularly when they are responsible globally for up to 40 percent of GHG emissions.