Using Skyscapers to Store Electrical Energy: The Ingenious Project of These Engineer
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Energy Vault are collaborating on the concept of using skyscrapers as giant batteries for energy storage. The project, EVu, aims to transform skyscrapers into environmentally friendly urban power plants, potentially reducing fossil fuel dependence and improving energy resilience in future cities. The technology is clean, reliable, and renewable. Source: […]
Brunei school unveils major solar PV project with aims of reducing carbon footprint and promote renewable energy usage
Jerudong International School (JIS) has become Brunei’s first school to install over 600 solar panels, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy usage. The panels are strategically placed on key buildings, with the support of Berakas Power Company Sdn Bhd and Serikandi Group of Companies. The solar PV project was initiated in […]
Eurus Energy and Windlab hybrid renewable energy facility switches on
Australian renewable energy company, Eurus Energy, has launched its first large-scale hybrid renewable energy facility, the Kennedy Energy Park in Queensland. The facility combines 43.2 MW of wind, 15 MW of solar, and a 2 MW/4 MWh battery. The project received A$18m in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and A$93.5m in debt finance. […]
CapitaLand Investment Further Increases Focus on Reducing Scope 3 Carbon Emissions as Part of its Decarbonisation Journey
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has expanded its scope of reporting in its 15th Global Sustainability Report, incorporating three new Scope 3 categories and expanding the scope of the Capital goods category. The company has also bolstered its reporting in existing categories, such as tenant consumption, to improve initiatives with tenants and supply chains. CLI has […]
Essar to invest Rs 30,000 crore in green hydrogen plant in Gujarat
Over the next four years, Essar Group plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore on a green hydrogen factory in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Clean energy will be the main focus for growth. Plans call for developing an LNG and electric ecosystem for long-haul vehicles, decarbonising the UK oil refinery, and constructing a green steel facility in Saudi […]
CapitaLand Investment adopts Cooling-as-a-Service at flagship Singapore properties as part of continuous drive for sustainability and cost efficiency
The contracts awarded for Raffles City Singapore, Plaza Singapura and The Atrium@Orchard cover over 4.8 million square feet of gross floor area with a combined installed capacity of 15,000 refrigerant tonnes. Raffles City Singapore is the largest integrated development in Singapore to adopt cooling-as-a-service to date. Through this model, CLI aims to upgrade the green […]
How Will Cathay & SIA’s Partnership Help Sustainable Flight?
Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines sign a sustainability agreement they hope will boost sustainable aviation fuel use and their journey towards net zero Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see them work together on sustainability projects. The agreement was signed by Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam and Singapore Airlines CEO Goh […]
Malaysia Sets Pilot Auction for 100MW Green Energy Sale to Singapore; ENEGEM Registration Opens May 2024
Malaysia has taken a significant step in promoting cross-border renewable energy (RE) trade with the launch of the Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM), following updates to the Guide for Cross-Border Electricity Sales (CBES Guide). The revised guide, issued by the Energy Commission on April 15, 2024, introduces a detailed framework for the cross-border sales of renewable […]
US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy
The U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is holding a ministerial meeting this week in Singapore, including major firms joining a “Clean Economy” investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments across the region. It marks the first in-person IPEF ministerial session since the substantial conclusion of negotiations for the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement and the Fair […]
Sembcorp Development Expands Portfolio with Three Vietnam Singapore Industrial Parks
Sembcorp Development, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), has announced the acquisition of three Vietnam Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIP) to its portfolio. The investment licenses for VSIP Thai Binh, VSIP Quang Ngai II, and Becamex-VSIP Binh Thuan were awarded to companies held by Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Joint Venture Company (VSIP JV Co), a joint […]