WEEK 4: SUMMARY DRAFT 1 - CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

In the article, Ha (2019) wrote on experts who addressed how Southeast Asia (SEA) should implement various methods to foment green energy production. According to Ha, Moniz, who is the Chief Executive of the Energy Futures and Nuclear Threat Initiative, stated that deploying an array of "low-carbon technologies and solutions" in the region is vital to reducing emissions. Moniz also mentioned that Singapore is inapt for the usage of solar and wind power due to having limited natural resources and space and may reap more from nuclear fusion or hydrogen power. However, Wong, the Group Chief Executive of utilities company Singapore Power, rebuts this approach as it would also go against the aim of the Paris Agreement. He further states that energy consumption rates are more critical than creating a new energy source for our current lifestyle. Instead, according to an Ecosperity report, it would be more beneficial for SEA if energy conservation methods were emphasised more while accommodating growing economic needs.

References:

Ha, T. (2019, July 19). How can Southeast Asia's Clean Energy Transition be sped up? Eco-Business. Retrieved January 20, 2022, from  https://www.eco-business.com/news/how-can-southeast-asias-clean-energy-transition-be-sped-up/

Ecosperity (2019). SOUTHEAST ASIA’S ENERGY TRANSITION. Retrieved from January 20, 2022, from https://www.ecosperity.sg/content/dam/ecosperity/en/reports/Southeast-Asias-Energy-Transition_June-2019.pdf