Singapore’s ambition to become Asia’s carbon trading centre will take some time to be realized, even as the nascent industry expands and global momentum gathers to restrict pollution.
The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore chairman Edwin Khew said yesterday carbon trading here could take till 2011 to kick off in a big way, when the first [...]
Middle East Investors Leading The Shift To Green Technology
According to Bi-Me, Middle East private equity and venture capital investors are set to play a crucial role in increasing...
Biofuel : The cause of global food price increase?
Another issue that is worth analysing. Biofuels have always been linked to causing food prices to increase. But to what extent?...
U.S - Freeze on New Solar Projects Lifted
Recently, I discussed about how the U.S government plans to freeze new solar project applications on public land in six Western states....
Carbon trading to go full steam ahead in 2011
Drive away in bamboo
Yet another innovation by Japan - Bamgoo, an electric vehicle with a body made of bamboo. This ecologically friendly concept car was developed by the Kyoto University’s Venture Business Laboratory and the city, featuring local bamboo ware technology.
The 60-kg single-seater measures 2.7m in length, 1.3m in width and 1.65m in height. The car can run [...]
Eco-park to be built on Semakau Landfill
Pulau Semakau- a Singapore offshore landfill may soon become a test bed for renewable energy technologies and also a place for “Green” recreational and educational activities.
‘REVA’ it up
Are you ready to convert to electric car driving? Introducing REVA produced by REVA Electric Car Company Pte Ltd (RECC), based in Bangalore, India. RECC was established in 1994 as a joint venture between Maini Group India and AEV LLC, California USA. REVA is the brainchild of Chetan Maini, scion of the Maini Group. The [...]
Middle East Investors Leading The Shift To Green Technology
According to Bi-Me, Middle East private equity and venture capital investors are set to play a crucial role in increasing global moves towards green technology and alternative energy.
“The region has amassed new fortunes from the rising worldwide price of oil and gas and now sees huge opportunities in green investing,” said Swati Taneja, Director of [...]
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Taiwan’s green cellphone charger
Taiwanese researchers said yesterday they have developed hydrogen-powered mobile phone chargers, setting the stage for the island to become a major player in green technologies.
The device, called an “energy ball” as it comes in a spherical form no larger than a thumb, can recharge a cellphone battery in two hours simply by connecting the two, [...]
Efficiency and waste to drive green tech sector
LONDON (Reuters) - European investors are returning to green technology stocks after switching to safer investments earlier in the recession, and companies involved in energy efficiency and biofuel production show the most potential.
Interest in the clean technology sector is running high as governments set emissions targets and unveil subsidies for technologies to combat climate change, [...]
Carbon trading to go full steam ahead in 2011
Singapore’s ambition to become Asia’s carbon trading centre will take some time to be realized, even as the nascent industry expands and global momentum gathers to restrict pollution.
The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore chairman Edwin Khew said yesterday carbon trading here could take till 2011 to kick off in a big way, when the first [...]
Singapore gets its first solar-powered charging station
Singapore’s green industry has been given another boost.
The first electric vehicle (EV) charging station that harnesses energy solely from the sun was launched yesterday.
It traps sunlight using four roof-mounted panels to generate an average of 3.15kwh a day – enough to charge four electric scooters a day.
Located at the Singapore Polytechnic, the $30,000 standalone station [...]
Wasted chance to go green
It is six in the evening on a weekday - knock-off time. Thinking about the night out with friends that awaits, a worker grabs her personal effects, dumps them into her handbag and makes a hasty exit.
She forgets to turn off her workstation.
Sounds familiar?
Multiply that scenario countless times - from careless use of IT gizmos [...]
Earth Hour 2009
Earth Hour is back. Are you ready to do your part? Sign up now! Vote Earth and switch off.
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their [...]
Recycling Food in Singapore
Singapore aims to recycle 30 per cent of its food waste by 2012. But for now, the rate stands at only about nine per cent.
So one home-grown food and beverage company is planning to do its part by recycling food waste this year.
It is the first to do so on its own, on its own [...]
Green IT for Businesses
First of all, we wish all a Merry Christmas and cheers to a better year ahead! We have been busy so apologies for not updating the site as often.
Let’s start this last week of 2008 with Green IT. Take a look at the video from TechRepublic for a belief introduction of what Green IT is [...]
- Taiwan’s green cellphone charger
- Efficiency and waste to drive green tech sector
- Carbon trading to go full steam ahead in 2011
- Singapore gets its first solar-powered charging station
- Wasted chance to go green
- Earth Hour 2009
- Recycling Food in Singapore
- Green IT for Businesses
- Drive away in bamboo
- Pulau Ubin - a ‘green island’ in the making
