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It's Too Soon To Predict A Bright Future For Solar Power
ESI conducted an economic and technical analysis of the feasibility of solar power in the local context. The conclusion? It is clear that solar power is an expensive proposition when compared to conventional fossil fuel-based power generation technologies.
What Drives Electric Vehicles Here?
A current market survey complementing a test-bed initiative is studying consumer perception and attitudes towards EVs.
Singapore's Role In Global Ethylene Production
Improving energy efficiency in the petrochemical industry is one of the key challenges of SIngapore's energy security.
SMEs Can Do Bit For Energy Conservation Too
The Singapore government has announced the implementation of the Energy Conservation Act, which will introduce minimum energy management standards for large industrial energy users from 2013.
The Energy Security-Sustainable Development Conundrum: A Case For Environmental Security In Southeast Asia?
A key challenge for ASEAN nations in mitigating climate change lies in the question - can economic growth and sustainable development be achieved in tandem?
Energy-Efficient Buildings: Green Or Gray-Green?
Buildings present a unique opportunity to mitigate climate change and also enhance sustainable development.
Energy Security: Measurements Without Meaning
"Energy security" is a term that has long bedeviled energy policy debates among politicians, businessmen and academics. What steps should countries take to minimise vulnerabilities to energy supply disruptions?
Rethinking Energy Efficiency Potential
Greater energy efficiency has been recognised as the most important weapon in the struggle to secure energy sources and battle climate change, but the debate over its potential still rages on.
What The Golden Age Of Gas Means For Singapore
The latest special report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), titled "Are We Entering a Golden Age of Gas?", comes just as climate talks resumed in Bonn on 6 June in preparation for COP 17 in Durban.
Renewable Energy, At What Price?
Can renewable energy significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions? More importantly, can it be done at a reasonable cost, within the boundaries of the politically feasible?

Our Events
Energy Market Integration in East Asia: A Regional Public Goods Approach
7 March 2012
Speaker: Dr. Philip Andrews-Speed Date      : Wednesday, 7 March 2012 Time     : 3:30pm to 5:30pm Venue   : ESI Conference Room                  29 Heng Mui Keng Terrace  
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China Energy Issues in the 12th Five Year Plan and Beyond Conference
23 February 2012 - 24 February 2012
Date / Time      : Thursday 23 February 2012, 9:00am to 5:00pm                              Friday 24 February 2012, 9:00am to 2:00pm Venue        
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Energy Market Integration in East Asia: A Regional Public Goods Approach
7 March 2012
Speaker: Dr. Philip Andrews-Speed Date      : Wednesday, 7 March 2012 Time     : 3:30pm to 5:30pm Venue   : ESI Conference Room                  29 Heng Mui Keng Terrace  
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China Energy Issues in the 12th Five Year Plan and Beyond Conference
23 February 2012 - 24 February 2012
Date / Time      : Thursday 23 February 2012, 9:00am to 5:00pm                              Friday 24 February 2012, 9:00am to 2:00pm Venue        
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The Role of Fossil Fuels in the Global Energy Future
21 February 2012
Speaker: Professor Frank A. Wolak, Department of Economics Stanford University Date      : Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Time     : 3:30pm to 5:30pm Venue   : ESI Conference Room                
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Energy Econometric Model Building and Forecasting with EViews
20 February 2012 - 22 February 2012
Speaker: Fred Joutz, Professor of Economics and Co-Director of                  Research Program on Forecasting The George Washington University Date      : Monday to Wednesday, 20 to 22 February 2012 Time  
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Launch of World Energy Outlook 2011 in Singapore by Dr Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency
14 December 2011
Date:      14 December 2011, Wednesday Time:     Registration 10.15am to 12.15pm Venue:   Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, MR306 We invite you to join us at the launch of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 in Singapore, helmed by
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Energy System Demand and Supply Analysis Using the ENPEP-BALANCE model
5 December 2011 - 8 December 2011
Trainer: Mr. Guenter Conzelmann, Director, Center for Energy,                 Environmental and Economics Systems Analysis (CEEESA),                 Decision and Information Sciences, Argonne, National Laboratory, US Date:     5 to 9 December 2011 (Monday to Friday) Time:    9:30am to 5:30pm Venue: Grand Park City Hall
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Meeting Our Future Energy Needs: What Role Will Renewables and Energy Efficiency Play?
24 November 2011
Date:        Thursday, 24 November 2011 Time:       1:00pm to 7:30pm Venue:     Raffles Town Club                  The Dunearn Ballroom                  Level 1, Dunearn Wing                  1 Plymouth Avenue                  Singapore 297753 (Please park your vehicle at basement 3 carpark and take lift number 4 to
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Low Carbon Green Growth in Korea and ASEAN: Policies and Lessons
21 November 2011
Date:      Monday, 21 November 2011 Time:     12:30pm to 5:30pm Venue:   The Regent Hotel                 Royal II                 1 Cuscaden Road  
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Food and Biofuels from Marine Algae: Prototype of an Offshore Algae Oilfield
14 December 2010
Speaker:  Dr Dirk Eichelberger, Chairman and CFO, Wintershine                   Mr Giovanni Drago, Founder and CEO, Wintershine Date:      Tuesday 14 December 2010 Time:      10:30 am to 12:00 noon Venue:
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WHY INDONESIA WANTS TO GO NUCLEAR
13 December 2010
Speaker:  Dr Sulfikar Amir, Assistant Professor, Division of Sociology                   Nanyang Technology University Date:      Monday, 13 December 2010 Time:      10:30 am to 12:00 noon Venue:    ESI Conference
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Measuring Energy Consumption in Canada – Issues, Solutions and Policy Implications
12 November 2010
Speaker:  Dr. John Nyboer, Director, MK Jaccard and Associates Inc. Date:       Friday, 12 November 2010 Time:      10:30 am to 12:00 noon Venue:    ESI Conference Room              
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Nuclear Power in Japan : a Gaijin Perspective
4 November 2010
Speaker:  Jor-Shan Choi                   Project Professor for the Global Center-of-Excellence Program at the Department of                   Nuclear Engineering and Management, University of Tokyo
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Presentation at the COP15 Side Event - Global Alternative Energy Potential
8 December 2009
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Energy Dialogue: Towards a New Energy Future – How will Technology, Efficiency and Security Shape It?
17 November 2009
17 November 2009,  Tuesday  8.30 am to 12.30 pm  Shangri-La Hotel  Katong Room  Orange Grove Road  Singapore 258350 Registration is FULL for the dialogue through www.singapore.iew.com.sg. For enquiries, please call Ms May Koh (ESI) at 6516 6739 or Ms Caroline Loke (Shell) at 6215 1218.
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Singapore International Energy Week [Website …]
16 November 2009 - 20 November 2009
Clean Energy: Sustainable Solutions for Urban Cities. Please click here.
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Topics in Energy Economics
4 November 2009
What is the best policy approach to deal with climate change? Date:     4th November 2009 Time:    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. (Registration begins at 2:30 pm) Venue:  National University of Singapore          
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It's Too Soon To Predict A Bright Future For Solar Power
ESI conducted an economic and technical analysis of the feasibility of solar power in the local context. The conclusion? It is clear that solar power is an expensive proposition when compared to conventional fossil fuel-based power generation technologies.
What Drives Electric Vehicles Here?
A current market survey complementing a test-bed initiative is studying consumer perception and attitudes towards EVs.
Singapore's Role In Global Ethylene Production
Improving energy efficiency in the petrochemical industry is one of the key challenges of SIngapore's energy security.
SMEs Can Do Bit For Energy Conservation Too
The Singapore government has announced the implementation of the Energy Conservation Act, which will introduce minimum energy management standards for large industrial energy users from 2013.
The Energy Security-Sustainable Development Conundrum: A Case For Environmental Security In Southeast Asia?
A key challenge for ASEAN nations in mitigating climate change lies in the question - can economic growth and sustainable development be achieved in tandem?
Energy-Efficient Buildings: Green Or Gray-Green?
Buildings present a unique opportunity to mitigate climate change and also enhance sustainable development.
Energy Security: Measurements Without Meaning
"Energy security" is a term that has long bedeviled energy policy debates among politicians, businessmen and academics. What steps should countries take to minimise vulnerabilities to energy supply disruptions?
Rethinking Energy Efficiency Potential
Greater energy efficiency has been recognised as the most important weapon in the struggle to secure energy sources and battle climate change, but the debate over its potential still rages on.
What The Golden Age Of Gas Means For Singapore
The latest special report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), titled "Are We Entering a Golden Age of Gas?", comes just as climate talks resumed in Bonn on 6 June in preparation for COP 17 in Durban.
Renewable Energy, At What Price?
Can renewable energy significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions? More importantly, can it be done at a reasonable cost, within the boundaries of the politically feasible?
Public Consultations On The Development Of S'pore's National Climate Change Strategy 2012
The Government is embarking on a series of public consultations from September 2011 to seek feedback and views on climate change related issues.