Summary Draft 2: How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up?

 

In the article, “How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up?”, Daubach (2019) writes that because of Southeast Asia (SEA) region’s varying economies, using one method to push towards clean energy is insufficient. Experts discuss that green technologies and remedies must be implemented to curb emissions in electricity production according to each country’s circumstances. For example, Singapore can alternatively generate electricity from nuclear fusion and use zero-emissions vehicles despite constraints in using wind power and solar panels extensively. Nuclear fusion minimises land usage and is emission-free but requires immense heat plus pressure and is inefficient to mass produce energy. Additionally, green technologies are currently too costly to meet the Paris Agreement promptly. The article also suggests reducing energy consumption, especially since SEA still uses coal – a major contributor to global emissions. Overall, SEA must accelerate on enforcing green measures by cutting down on coal usage and increasing use of solar energy, otherwise it will risk being victim to global warming.

Reference:

Daubach, T. (2019, July 19). How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up? Retrieved February 01, 2021, from https://www.eco-business.com/news/how-can-southeast-asias-clean-energy-transition-be-sped-up/