Here’s an update on the use of coal in Singapore: Tuas Power’s coal plant Read the chronology of the clean coal and biomass cogeneration plant by Tuas Power. Tuas Power’s new coal and biomass plant at Jurong Island would start operations mid next year, and the company has signed a…
Continue ReadingRemote Energy Monitoring Web Service Launched at Schneider Electric Inspiration 2011
At the recent Schneider Electric Inspir@tion 2011 exhibition and seminars held in Singapore, Schneider Electric presented its latest energy management solutions. One innovative solution launched at the exhibition is the Remote Energy Monitoring (REM) service, a web-based service that allows companies to measure and report on the energy usage in…
Continue ReadingSolar outlook for the region looks bright for SANYO
Green Business Singapore recently met up with Dr Hiroyuki Kuriyama, Division President for Energy Systems & Solutions, SANYO Asia Pte Ltd, to understand more about SANYO’s solar products and market outlook. From the discussion, we believe that the solar outlook for the region looks bright for SANYO, given its superior…
Continue ReadingResponsible Business Lessons From Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard
Before the recent global interest in green companies and corporate social responsibility (CSR), there is already a sustainable company called Patagonia. Yvon Chouinard, the founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. based in California, is one of the few business leaders who understand that if your business is not part of…
Continue ReadingSpeaking on Collaborative Consumption at Green Drinks Singapore
Eugene spoke at Green Drinks Singapore last week on “Collaborative Consumption and New Business Opportunities”. He shared about the emerging trend of Collaborative Consumption or sharing empowered by technology and social networks, and how it changes consumption and the way businesses operate. He also shared local examples of companies involved…
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