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Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 03:55PM Web giant Google is investing US$55million in a Californian wind farm as part of a massive wind farm project.
AWC, Google, Server farm consumption, Wind farm, renewable energy Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 03:15PM The demands for the greening of electrical power are increasingly strident, no more so in Asia. But does the build up of nuclear generators pose an even bigger threat than carbon emissions? The question remains unanswered.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 07:28PM The National Solar Repository (NSR) was launched today by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic, at an industry event co-organised by Clean Energy Programme Office (CEPO) members EDB and EMA, as well as SBF and SEAS. The NSR captures data from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in Singapore, ranging from commercial, industrial to residential buildings.
EDB, Environmental Awards, NSR, National Solar Repository, Solar, energy, power Friday, December 3, 2010 at 01:31PM Bamboo, a wild grass that grows in Africa, Asia and Latin America, could help tackle climate change and provide income for local communities, a conference has heard. It can sequester carbon faster than similar fast-growing tree species such as Chinese fir and eucalyptus when properly managed, said Coosje Hoogendoorn, director-general of International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), based in Beijing, China.
Bamboo, COP 16, carbon capture, climate change Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 06:22PM What have hydrocarbons got to do with your life and why should you miss them when they’re gone? First, let’s define what we mean by hydrocarbons: hydrocarbons are molecules which are made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. By George H Croy. Part Six of a Gaia Discovery Energy Series based on his book "The Energy Trail – Where Is It Leading".
benzene, energy, hydrocarbons, renewable energy, toulene Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 08:58PM Chris Huhne speech to LSE: "Green growth: the transition to a sustainable economy"
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 02:20PM The ABC of Energy: Clean or Dirty Sources? By George H Croy. Part Five of a Gaia Discovery Energy Series based on his book "The Energy Trail – Where Is It Leading".
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 11:01PM ABC of Energy - Energy Applications & Consumption. Part Four of a Gaia Discovery Energy Series based on "The Energy Trail – Where Is It Leading" by George H Croy, available at Amazon & other good book stores.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 04:00AM Part Three of a Gaia Discovery Energy Series based on "The Energy Trail – Where Is It Leading" by George H Croy, available at Amazon & other good book stores.
Friday, June 25, 2010 at 12:13PM Part Two of a Gaia Discovery Energy Series based on "The Energy Trail – Where Is It Leading" by George H Croy, available at Amazon & other good book stores. From the previous column on the ABC of Energy what we learned so far was that the Sun is not Energy, but a ‘machine’ that converts energy from one form to another. So how can we define ‘Energy’ in an understandable form? The simplest way to describe energy would be to imagine it as a ‘means to do work’. In other words, by expending energy, we are able to do things.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 01:21PM Part One of a Series based on The Energy Trail – Where Is It Leading by George H Croy, available at Amazon and other good book stores. Most people take energy for granted. You flip a switch and the light comes on. Or twist a key and the car’s engine roars into life. Energy is so much part of our lives that we pay very little attention to it. But, answer a simple question: What is energy? You can’t see, you can’t touch it, you can’t smell it – you can’t hold it in the palm of your hand.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 04:47PM A review of energy consumed by everyday electrical lighting at home by electronics expert Andrew Porter, from halogen to compact flourescent lamps to the all new electron-stimulated luminescence lamps.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 04:10PM Are we at the summit of the oil peak? Is there a finite amount of fossil fuel energy on the planet, and so, are companies like Shell rushing ahead to replace traditional oil and gas with alternative sources of energy production? What is the future of energy? These were among the questions raised at the Shell – Energy Studies Institute Energy Dialogue during the 2009 Singapore International Energy Week.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 01:52PM “Asia’s thirst for power is to be unquenchable.” This statement from the Financial Times Survey in 1995 provides a clear view of the present energy situation in many Asian countries; and it looks that this situation will remain such for many years to come.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 08:49PM Following the huge success with Earth Hour, the WWF is calling on people and companies to continue with progressive environmental commitments that help reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 08:53AM Currently, more than 55 percent of the energy supplies in the Philippines are derived from geothermal power, hydropower, biomass, natural gas, local coal, local oil and coco diesel. Thirty-four percent come from other countries while the remaining 10 percent are from imported coal.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 09:22AM A study conducted by the Integrated Research and Training Center of the Technological University of the Philippines and Chemrez Technologies Inc. found that the properties of the jatropha biodiesel they produced were within the specifications in EN 14214 (European Biodiesel Standards) and ASTMD 6751 (American Biodiesel Standards). This means that oil extracted from local jatropha seeds can be converted to quality biodiesel.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 04:26PM In an ideal world, all of our electrical energy would be generated from fully renewable resources, the process would be pollution and loss free, and the original source, the sun, lasts forever. However, until we approach this theoretical ideal, it is important to make our domestic electricity consumption as efficient as possible, use our electrical and electronic products in a manner that minimises power use (thus energy), and be aware of where the power losses are taking place. We can make a significant difference by moving on to more energy efficient products, correctly timing when we use certain products and taking advantage of using low-energy products and lower power settings. It also helps to understand the association between energy and power, and energy transfer efficiency.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 04:11PM Buying electrical and electronic products with energy rating is the first smart move to make. Well done! Next, there are ways to trim just that extra bit of power when using these products, simply by the way we use them.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 01:06PM Andrew Porter takes a closer look at how energy travels from the grid to the road, and argues that electric cars are not necessarily more energy efficient compared to fossil-fuel powered cars. Electricity generation needs to be re-examined to gain greater energy efficiencies.
