13th November 2026

Value of Distributed Solar and Storage Study Report from the Washington State Academy of Sciences

At the Washington State Solar Summit on October 9, Washington State Academy of Sciences senior project director Donna Gerardi shared the results of their study on solar and storage, which had been released just before the event. This article provides a summary of Donna’s talk.

24th October 2026

Delayed Decarbonisation doesn’t mean Emissions Cuts have Stopped

“Most ASEAN Firms Delaying Decarbonisation Plans,” Singapore’s Straits Times announced. Behind that headline is a somewhat different situation. Companies are actually moving towards decarbonisation, using a different name.

12th October 2026

Phytomining - Using Plants to Boost the Supply of Critical Minerals

Increasing demand for critical minerals and supply constraints by China or other countries have created shortages and rising costs. An innovative technique using plants rather than traditional mining to extract metals from the earth could help increase supply.

3rd October 2026

Heat, Cold and Smoke – The Impact on Solar Energy Production

Most homeowners who install solar panels look forward to sunny days. It turns out, though, that power output drops when the day is too hot. Colder temperatures, on the other hand, result in more energy. And smoke from wildfires is having an even greater impact than heat and cold.

6th September 2026

Low-Waste Living in Singapore

About 310 kilograms of stuff per person goes into household-related trash every year in Singapore, with the biggest culprits for that domestic waste being paper, plastic, food and clothing. Admittedly, household waste isn’t broken out separately, so “domestic” includes waste from places such as restaurants, schools and churches. Regardless, the amount is staggering. So, what can each of us do to reduce that waste?

4th September 2026

Innovative Solutions Deliver Longer and Safer Energy Storage

One of the biggest challenges for the renewable energy industry is that solar energy isn’t available at night, wind stops blowing periodically and other sources can also be intermittent. While lithium-ion battery installations are racing to keep up with demand, other technologies that provide better storage may soon supplant them.

1st September 2026

Water Tech in Southeast Asia offers Strong Opportunities for Investors

Low water quality in Southeast puts people and businesses at high risk. Governments are addressing the problem with regulatory and other requirements, creating a need for large-scale rollouts and new solutions to solve the issues. While existing companies have some products, startups are going beyond simply cleaning water by offering advantages such as lower costs, ecofriendly options or higher crop yields. There are potential opportunities for early-stage investors.

29th August 2026

The Big Picture behind Mascots and Logos - The Nature Society Singapore

Nature Society Singapore (NSS) uses a tree for its logo, and charismatic animals as mascots for its programmes. Let’s get an inside look into how and why NSS uses these symbols as part of its conservation strategy. The full article starts on Page 18 of Nature Watch at file:///C:/Users/Richard/Downloads/NW26Q2HiRes.pdf.

6th August 2026

Solar Panel Manufacturing in the US is Growing Rapidly

Every component for solar energy installations can now be made in the US, and production is continuing to expand. Many parts still come from overseas, however, so anyone installing solar needs to evaluate the products carefully if they want a fully American-made system.

7th July 2026

Biofertiliser Catalyses Farmers’ Yield and Reduces Climate Impacts

With chemical fertilisers in short supply amidst the Mideast situation while also causing soil degradation and climate change, biofertiliser production is increasing. Some large companies have pivoted toward biofertilisers, and startups are also jumping in to fill the gap. Farmers can take advantage of the new solutions, and investors can also benefit from the innovations.

2nd July 2026

Installing Solar can be Better than Expected, even in Washington

The common refrain in Washington is that it’s too dark and dreary for solar to make sense. However, Maine and Vermont show that solar can work in northern climates. And with electricity prices now rising, the payback period for many households can be far shorter than expected.

6th June 2026

Solar Is Still Worth It

The cost of solar panels has dropped more than 65 percent over the past 15 years, making them far more affordable. The total cost of installing solar panels has actually risen a little, though, due to higher costs of labor and other components. Still, installing solar is worth it.

12th May 2026

The MICHELIN Guide to Singapore: 288 Exceptional Places to Eat

The Noodles are Delicious

7th May 2026

Manufactured Wood Saves Trees, Costs Less – and Stops Bullets

While natural wood products are often the choice for construction and buildings as well as other goods, manufactured wood is being used more often. It has the advantages of being stronger, lighter, and water and insect pest resistant. And there are opportunities for investors.

7th May 2026

Solar Panel Recycling Remains Low Yet Hopeful Solutions Are On The Way

Faster replacement of solar panels and the end of life of ones installed at the beginning of the solar panel boom are resulting in a growing glut of used panels. While recycling has been slow to take off, new solutions mean opportunities are growing.

19th April 2026

AI Supercharges Solar Energy Benefits for Everyone from Consumers to Grid Operators

AI is reshaping the solar industry for everyone from homeowners and installers to grid operators and manufacturers. From producing solar panels and installing them to managing solar in homes or on the grid, the changes AI delivers can save money, increase efficiency and increase resilience.

7th April 2026

Concrete that Heals Itself can Fix all those Cracks

Those cracks you see everywhere in concrete buildings, roads and bridges actually represent a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for a new solution. Self-healing concrete, which aims to have the concrete fix itself and make it even stronger, is an oft-overlooked climate and business solution.

23rd March 2026

The Dawn of Solar Panel Recycling Startups in Southeast Asia

Solar panels contain enough silver and silica to make even used ones valuable. So far, most worn-out solar panels in Southeast Asia have ended up in landfills. A new wave of start-ups is beginning to recycle those panels and extract valuable materials.

10th March 2026

It’s Easy to Get into Nature in Urban Singapore

Do you want to escape urban Singapore and get out into nature? It’s easier than you might think to head out to nature reserves and parks or even offshore islands that offer a respite from urbanization.

6th March 2026

Solar Energy Builds Community Resilience

Across the country, growing numbers of storms and floods and fires are cutting off electricity and endangering communities. Solar-powered resilience is playing a key role in keeping communities safe, and key players here in Washington are ramping up new initiatives.