The Energy Pioneer
Singapore's Unique Renewable Problems (& Solutions)
By: Otto Gunderson
Singapore, with an energy matrix that is composed of 97% oil and gas, is in desperate need of renewable solutions. Unfortunately, due to its limitations as a city-state, Singapore has struggled to develop large scale renewable energy projects. The lack of available land for utility-scale wind and solar farms, along with the fact that Singapore does not possess the required resources to develop strong geothermal, hydroelectric, or nuclear industries, has thus far prevented widespread adoption of renewables.
Thailand's Floating Solar Solution
By: Otto Gunderson
With the goal of reaching carbon neutral by 2050, Thailand is pushing heavily to decarbonize its energy sector. Like many countries in SouthEast Asia, this means reducing coal, oil, and natural gas usage and turning to renewable alternatives. While Thailand is anticipating growth from hydropower, wind, and biofuels, its most significant expected growth must come from the solar industry. As of 2021, there was an installed solar PV capacity of 2.9 GW. By 2037 the target capacity is 15.6 GW, dwarfing all other forms of renewable energy.
India's Clean Energy Transition is Rapidly Underway, Benefitting the Entire World
First Published: The Times of India
Dr. Fatih Birol, Amitabh Kant
India, with a rapid population and energy rise, could set the example for how developing countries can transition to clean energy without needing to rely on coal, oil, and natural gas initially.
Thailand's Clean Electricity Transition
International Energy Agency
Enel, one of the largest energy companies in the world, is pulling out of Argentina to focus on other Latin American markets.
The Fight Against Coal in Southeast Asia
By: Otto Gunderson
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which accounts for almost a dozen countries, includes several of the fastest growing economies in the world. Unfortunately, much of the energy that is fueling this economic development is coming from oil, natural gas, and most concerningly, coal.
Vietnam and the Promise of Clean Power
By: Otto Gunderson
With a rapidly growing economy, vast coastlines available for offshore wind power, and high solar radiation levels, Vietnam has all of the ingredients to be a world leader in renewable energy.