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Smart grid policy advised for renewable energy progress
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/05/2019
» Regulatory support for a smart grid should be the next government's top priority for renewable energy policy, as finding funding sources for environmentally friendly projects is becoming easier in Thailand, says B.Grimm Power's president.
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Renewable race
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/09/2019
» As the world's population continues to expand, our hunger for energy shows no signs of slowing. But it has become clear to (almost) everyone that the sources of that energy must change if we are to avoid the catastrophic impact of climate change in the next few decades.
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3D Vision
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/06/2017
» If you asked the CEO of an energy company if it was ready to go green, or why, you might expect a careful and diplomatic response, or maybe an explanation based on the business case for such a move. But that's not the sort of reply you'll hear from Isabelle Kocher.
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US hot air and the Paris accord
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/11/2019
» Does it matter that the United States has formally begun withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement? Given that it is the world's second biggest carbon dioxide emitter after China, some say that yes, it does matter, because it will now be free to pollute the planet even more.
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Industry 4.0 guide
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» Industry 4.0 is the buzzword you hear everywhere these days, describing the rush to harness the potential of digital technology to make operations smarter, more efficient and profitable. It's no surprise that the energy industry has been leading the pack, in the view of William Ruh, chief digital officer at General Electric (GE). Its very survival is at stake.
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Even in a greener world, fossil fuels still rule
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 07/11/2016
» The current global trend may be "going green, going electric and going mobile", but fossil fuels will continue to dominate energy consumption globally, especially in developing countries, says the CEO of PTT Plc, Thailand's biggest energy company.
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Energy transition a tricky balancing act in Asia
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 18/06/2018
» Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is a noble goal, but doing so in Asia is a huge challenge, given soaring energy demand from the growing middle class and the need to serve tens of millions of others living in poverty.
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Minor stresses state support for profit incentives
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/06/2018
» Governments in Asean must understand that private companies have to profit in order for the public-private partnership investment model to work, with mutual benefits on both sides, says William Heinecke, chairman and chief executive of Minor International.
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Sunny side up
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/06/2018
» To pave the way for truly green mobility on a mass scale, drivers need maximum convenience to recharge electric vehicles at home, at work and on the go. Recharging stations must be environment-friendly as well, because what is the point of having a Nissan Leaf if the electricity it consumes comes from fossil fuels?
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Korea Inc sharpens strategic focus in Asean
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/06/2018
» South Korea is shifting its economic focus from mostly developed countries in Asia, North America and Europe to Southeast Asia with its "New Southern Policy", which aims to strengthen economic ties with Asean to diversify its trade links, a Korean minister says.
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