Nanotechnology for Next Generation Solar Energy
June 3, 2009 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Events
Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS
Speaker: Mr Jon Brodd, Chairman and CEO, Cima NanoTech, Inc
This seminar discusses the use of nanotechnology and nano materials to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of photovoltaics. For details and registration, visit the ISEAS website.
Green Business Times Interview – Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd
November 21, 2008 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Features, Strategy and Leaders
There has been great interest in solar energy in Singapore over the past few years. To understand more about solar energy technologies, issues and trends, we have the privilege of interviewing Mr Christophe Inglin, Managing Director of Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd.
About Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd
Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd (Phoenix Solar) is the Singapore subsidiary of Germany-based Phoenix Solar AG. The company designs, engineers and installs solar photovoltaic power systems for grid-connected and off-grid applications. Since it started operations here in early 2007, Phoenix Solar has secured contracts for over 400kWp of PV systems in Singapore, Malaysia and China. Read more
Singapore’s Solar Challenge
October 19, 2008 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Events
Speaker: Mr Christophe Inglin, Managing Director, Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd
Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS
This seminar explores whether there is an alternative to Singapore’s reliance on imported oil and the possibility of solar energy in Singapore, including targets, quantities and timeline. Details and registration at the ISEAS website.
Asia’s Largest Solar Power Plant in South Korea
August 14, 2008 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Design and Tech, Strategy and Leaders
Conergy Korea announced yesterday an agreement for the extension of Asia’s largest solar power plant (currently 19.6 MWp) in SinAn, South Korea, to 24 MWp. The completed 24 MWp solar power plant will cover an area of 720,000 m2 (about 96 soccer fields) and produce 33,000 MWh annually. This energy is sufficient to supply 7,200 households with clean energy annually and will help South Korea reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 24,000 tons a year. Read more
A Guide to Clean Energy Initiatives and Funding by the Singapore Government
August 1, 2008 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Resources
Singapore has identified the clean energy industry as a key growth area since Mar 2007. The clean energy industry is expected to “contribute S$1.7 billion to the GDP and create 7,000 jobs by 2015“. To support our vision of a Clean Energy Hub, there are several clean energy initiatives and funding by the government as shown in the list below:
- Clean Energy Programme Office (CEPO)
- Clean Energy Research and Testbedding Programme (CERT)
- Clean Energy Research Programme (CERP)
- Solar Capability Scheme (SCS)
- Market Development Fund
- Singapore Initiative in New Energy Technologies (SINERGY) Centre
- Innovation for Environmental Sustainability (IES) Fund (related funding)
- MND Research Fund for the Built Environment (related funding)
