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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
The pandemic has surely
caused massive distress
and disruptions in our
lives since the beginning of the
quarantine season. But while
the death tolls and the looming
economic crisis are something
we aren’t proud of, two of the
positive things brought about
by the COVID-19 crisis are
cleaner air and the drop in
carbon emissions.
Both of these are significantly
attributed to the fact that the
majority of the population
is stuck inside their homes,
and most businesses
are either operating on a
skeleton workforce or closed
temporarily. That said, it
comes as no surprise that
the electricity demand has
massively declined at the peak
of the pandemic.
In fact, as reported by UK’s
National Grid, the demand
for electricity reduced by
a fifth while sub-stations
reported a never-before-seen
huge increase in solar power
proportions.
Renewable energy has also
played a pivotal role in the
electricity demand in the UK
as it reached over 65% of the
country’s total power supply in
the latter part of May. Because
of this, there was no need
to fire up UK’s coal power
plants for two whole months,
the longest period since the
Industrial Revolution.
Renewable Energy 2020
Pandemic Impact Review
However, despite the public’s increased interest in renewables,
clean power providers are worried that once quarantine
restrictions are lifted, the fossil-fuel stations will return to normal
operations. To avert this, a group of more than 60 heads of
environmental organizations and business leaders decided to
send an open letter to the government to push them to create a
fairer and more sustainable economy.
Business leaders say that putting nature and climate at the
core of the nation’s recovery makes more sense economically,
especially since solar and wind energy are a lot cheaper
now compared to coal. To top it off, increased activity in the
renewable sector will produce more jobs and inward investment.

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C O N T E N T S
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REBUILDING 2021 WITH
CBK HARDWARE TOOLS &
MATERIALS
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RENEWWABLE ENERGY 2020
PANDEMIC IMPACT REVIEW
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2020 RENEWABLE ENERY
FORECAST
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GREEN BUILDING IN
ASIA: HOW SINGAPORE
IS SPEARHEADING
SUSTAINABILITY
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FLOATING SOLAR FARMS
EXPLAINED
84
OFFSHORE WIND FARM
TECHNOLOGIES
100
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
ON RENEWABLE ENERGY
INDUSTRY
116
SILVER LINING OF COVID-19
IN RENEWABLES
132
AFTER COVID-19 BUILT
SUSTAINABLE & GREEN
INDUSTRY
148
ENVIRONMENTAL
LEADERSHIP BUILT
DURING & AFTER THE
PANDEMIC
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GREEN BUILDING POST
PANDEMIC DESIGNS
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COVID-19 APAC IMPACT ON
SOLAR INDUSTRY
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COVID-19 IMPACT ON
THE BATTERY STORAGE
INDUSTRY

FEATURE STORY
Rebuilding 2021 with
CBK Hardware Tools & Materials
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus across the globe has severely interrupted businesses in
almost all of the industries. And while most companies are turning to short-term strategies to
keep their operations running, they should also start to plan ahead and prepare their facilities
with the right tools and materials.
Increase Productivity, Cleanliness,
and Safety with Nilfisk
Nilfisk offers a diverse range of solutions that
directly supports your economic goals and
secures value retention by shortening down
cleaning times, reducing maintenance costs,
and consistently increasing profits. Here are
three of the most recommended Nilfisk cleaning
equipment that boasts large debris trays and high
quality air filters that will help in maintaining a
healthy environment for your employees.
• LS160-EU 17-inch low speed polisher
1300w. Perfect for medium-duty to high-duty
applications, including indoor cleaning, and is
simple, robust, and user-friendly. It automatically
locks when handle is in 90-dregree vertical
position.
• Scrubber BA 611 D. Has low noise level
for daytime cleaning and provides OneTouch
dashboard operation and detergent mixing
system.
• ATTIX 30-21 PC 230V 50HZ EU. Compact
but powerful wet and dry vacuum cleaning with
an ergonomic design and low noise, perfect for
workers on the go.
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Improving Ventilation in the Workplace with Deton
As the largest manufacturer of ventilation equipment, Deton offers
products with optimized design blade, firm structure, and a smooth
running supply of soft and comfortable wind. Three of the many Deton
products ideal for cooling factories, mining industries, garage, and any
large spaces are listed below.
• DF650TW26BLK Industrial Fan. A luxury-type wall fan with three
speeds, an adjustable oscillating angle, pre-adjustable height, low-noise
motor, and large air volume, suitable for heat-stroke prevention.
• DFK650T26BLK Industrial Fan. Stand Fan with streamlined blade
design, firm structure, large air volume, low-noise motor, three speeds,
and adjustable oscillation angle that makes it suitable for heat-stroke
prevention.
• FF60M24CHR Commercial Floor Fan Series. Features highquality
silicon sheet and all-copper coil motor, adjustable blowing angle,
and easy-to-move wheels, making it suitable for ventilation in factories,
workshops, warehouse, and stores.
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Investing in Security Services against Theft
With businesses avoiding physical contact, security guards are no
longer checking people who enter the building, thus giving thieves the
opportunity to steal from the business. Revamp your security with the
following devices that will protect you against such criminals.
• Yale YDM3115. Premium RFID card digital door lock with
multiple access, smart keypad and mechanical key override, break/
damage alarm, and emergency power.
• Dormakaba DMITS96EN24S. Concealed cam action door closer
that is suitable for timber, hollow metal and aluminium doors up to
130kg.
• Chubbsafes Viper. Combined burglary and fire resistant safe that
uses the new revolutionary “V” bolt system and comes in sizes of 11 to
91-liter capacity.
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Continuing of the Business in
Case of Emergency
To keep your business running in the event of
emergencies, you must have backup systems
in store. The wide dynamic assortment of
CBK products for such cases can increase
productivity and give you a reliable back up
plan for any tough situation. Some of the
equipment you need to have on hand include
the NVNDG8500CLE Navigator Generator,
TOCBYIIIA/CYPH Toho Hydraulic Hand
Pallet Truck, STSXWTDPC528 Hand Trucks,
and Ridgid Ladder.
Achieving Cleaner, Healthier
Facilities with a Clean
Underground Drainage System
Metro Manila often experiences congested
and clogged sewage and drains that will take
roughly 12 hours to clear. Thankfully, with
Ridgid’s innovative underground technology,
specifically the Ridgid FlexShaft Drain
Cleaning Machines, SeeSnake® Cameras, and
the K-5208 Sectional Machine, clogged pipes
can be cleared in minutes. In partnership
with Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc., Ridgid
is safeguarding the state of the metropolis’
underground drainage system.
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Managing Health and Sanitation Facilities
Businesses should not only focus on the workstations
alone but the restroom facilities, as well. Delta Faucets and
Dyson Technology with its Airblade Hand Dryers provide
innovative commercial solutions that will help businesses
with this matter. Some of the must-have equipment in the
washroom are listed below.
Where to Buy?
For 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware
Inc. is the most trusted distributor of
home improvement and hardware items
in the Philippines.
Let’s shop wisely. #StayAtHome and
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• Dyson Airblade V Hand Dryer. A simple and
compact hand dryer with HEPA filters and an easy-mount
backplate for simple, self-service installation. It is costs
up to 86% less than other hand dryers to run, much less
quieter, and can dry hands within 14 seconds.
• Delta Faucets Grail Series. Faucets with sleek chrome
finish, providing exceptional performance and stand up to
the rigors of each application.
Revamping your business after COVID-19 is easy with
these quality and reliable industrial products that will
streamline your business to achieve the highest standard
of profitability and efficiency in the operations. For almost
100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware is true to its promise
in bringing convenience to life in many aspects and to
provide more years of world class hardware solutions.
Co Ban Kiat
Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor, Cobankiat
Building II, 231 Juan Luna St. Binondo
Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 8243-1931
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Email info@cobankiat.com.ph ;
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Phone +632 86364895
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About CBK
Hardware
For almost a hundred years, a
family’s surname has become
synonymous to the country’s
biggest hardware supply
company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware
Incorporated, of the Cobankiat
family has a regular client
network of more than 1,500
industrial organizations; 1,600
traditional community hardware
stores, and 584 home building
specialty chain of stores across
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
This ever-growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to
Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in
1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
This ever-growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to
Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in
1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK
Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once
unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the
first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created
Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop
Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented
its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design
Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to
discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader,
set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of
Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware
as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering
quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas
workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to
be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the
hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products
to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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While the tragic losses and financial suffering brought about
by the COVID-19 pandemic are something that no one would
welcome, among the silver linings of the crisis are cleaner air,
a decline in carbon emissions, new social bonds, and a slower pace of
life. And as it turns out, having the majority of the population inside the
house has massively benefitted the environment.

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With most factories and offices lessening their capacity,
if not fully closing, the electricity demand has declined
tremendously at the height of the pandemic. In fact, it was
down by a fifth as reported by the National Grid. On top of
this, electricity sub-stations have announced increased solar
power in proportions never before seen.
On the latter part of May, renewable electricity accounted for
up to 67% of the total power supply in the UK alone. By mid-
June, the UK has reached a significant milestone of not firing
up its coal power plants for two straight months, the longest
one since the Industrial Revolution. Clean power producers
are still skeptical of the change, though, as the old, powerful
fossil-fuel stations will likely make a return to business the
moment restrictions are fully lifted.
To prevent this from happening, a group of over 60 business
leaders and heads of environmental organizations are
encouraging the government to take this opportunity to create
a fairer and more sustainable economy.
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In an open letter, the motley
alliance, including the supermarket
chain Iceland and UK’s largest
nature conservation charity, Royal
Society for the Protection of Birds
(RSPB), urges on policymakers to
build a recovery package holding
out hope of a climate-safe, healthy,
and nature-rich world. However,
Juliet Davenport, a signatory to
the letter and chief executive of
renewable electricity provider
Good Energy, admitted that such
a transition will require a united
effort.
In a separate letter sent by roughly
200 chief executives from major
corporations in the UK, including
Heathrow Airport and National
Grid, the heads expressed their
hope for a recovery that aims to
deliver the government’s goals
of achieving carbon neutrality by
2050.
Public Support in the Call
for Climate Action
What seems to be equally
promising is the massive shift in
the public opinion about renewable
energy. As revealed by a recent
survey by pollster Ipsos MORI,
66% of respondents in the UK
now consider climate change as a
crisis as serious as COVID-19 and
71% believe that if the government
doesn’t act to avert the climate
emergency, it will be “failing
them.” A separate YouGov poll
also reported that six out of ten
adults in the UK think that social
and environmental outcomes
should be improved and prioritized
above economic growth once the
pandemic is over.
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Our future needs
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With most factories and offices
lessening their capacity, if not
fully closing, the electricity
demand has declined
tremendously at the height of
the pandemic.

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Social and environmental outcomes
should be improved and prioritized
above economic growth once the
pandemic is over.
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An increased use in clean energy
also makes more sense economically.
Compared to coal, solar and wind are now
generally cheaper, and with a surge in the
renewables sector comes an increase in job
opportunities and inward investment.
This transition will not happen for free,
though, as warned by Shaun Spiers, another
signatory to the first open letter and the
executive director of Green Alliance, a
charity and independent think tank in the UK
focused on leadership for the environment.
Spiers mentioned that energy networks
will need upgrades to keep them up-todate.
Other emerging technologies, like
carbon capture and storage and hydrogen
production, will also need investment.
The funds need not necessarily come from
the government as it can also be contributed
by the private industry, one example of
which is the Contracts for Difference (CfD)
schemes. Here, project developers are
provided with upfront costs and fixed prices
for future renewable power to incentivise
investment in renewables.
A simple clean-up of the UK’s energy
regulations would also help in this transition
as mentioned by Good Energy. Davenport
says that there needs to be an overall
redesign of the market to allow more
renewables and greater flexibility of supply
through energy storage.
A green recovery isn’t just all about clean
energy, though. In another letter sent by the
cross-sector group to the prime minister,
the leaders also called for more space for
both wildlife and people, stricter rules in
protecting nature, and blanket net-zero
emission tests for all new investments, from
real estate to roads.
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As we close in on the year 2020, many individuals in the renewables
industry are conducting research and nigh endlessly studying about
how they can improve their efficiency, work ethic, output, and overall
morale. That having been said, here are their findings and gradually
growing trends that are prospected to be realized next year.
Today, renewable energy is garnering more popularity not just as
an alternative source of energy in lieu of fossil fuels, but also as the
choice that is more preferred due to it being cost-effective and
environmentally friendly.
Having said this, here are top 8 renewable energy technologies and
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trends leading our outlook on this industry.
These trends are divided into three categories:
The first category talks about enabling trends i.e. how the utilization
of renewable energy is made affordable and the energy distribution
more accessible to residential and commercial energy consumers.
The second category revolves around demand trends i.e. the
consumption patterns and the motivations of users of this energy.
Lastly, we have technology application trends—how the spread of
renewable energy technology is plotting electricity usage and is in
turn affecting how the generation and distribution of renewable
energy might evolve to.
Enabling Trends
1. Achieving Price & Performance Parity
In the United States of America, major renewable sources such
as wind energy are now able to generate power at a cost and
performance level that is equal to or even less than electricity
generated by fossil fuels.
Truly, renewable energy generation technologies continue to
transcend the expectations of their inventors. In response to this,
specialists foresee grid parity will be achieved by countries such as
China, Australia, and the USA 6 years from now.
2. Advancements in Energy Storage
Energy storage has long since been seen as a factor that determined if
alternative energy production could be a viable power source for both
commercial and residential facilities.
Progression into battery technology has also been paying surpluses to
corporations that have incorporated their deployment in large scale
operations.
With the improved utilization and adoption of commercial batteries,
energy will be able to be meritoriously employed with lesser incidents
of intermittent outages—ensuring smooth electric supply to homes
and commercial businesses, especially those far away from the electric
grid.
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3. Decentralization of Energy Distribution
Blockchain, a decentralization technology that
archives and conducts transactions via an
encrypted peer-to-peer network is currently being
adapted for use in the energy markets.
This decentralization aims to empower consumers
to buy and sell electricity with other consumers,
potentially eliminating away the middlemen such
as suppliers.
In addition, the usage of blockchain in various
energy markets will help allow more financing
prospects for renewable energy projects. By
expanding the pool of investors to tinier units,
project developers would be able to crowd source
a fraction of a project’s financing, allowing them
to fasten the rest of the funds from venture capital
investors or financial institutions.
4. The Accelerated Rise of Wind Power
While a number of renewable energy sources are
becoming more well-organized towards reaching
grid parity, wind power is perhaps the fastest
growing and most successful green energy source.
Demand Trends
5. The Rise of Smart Renewable Cities
It’s no secret that smarter technologies are on the
rise as well. With this, renewable energy is
becoming cheaper, more accessible, storage is
becoming more feasible, and green energy is
becoming a part of the normalcy of urban life.
Since the goal of any city is economic growth,
advocating sustainability, and maintaining a high
quality of life, these cities require stable and
abundant energy that is very accessible and reliable.
6. Big Businesses Committing
to Renewable Energy
One of the major renewable energy trends that have
stayed and will continue to stay strong this year and
the next is the pledge of big companies to adopt
and utilize renewable energy sources to power their
business operations.
Tech and communications giants such as Facebook
are also vowing to reach 100% renewable energy.
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Technology Application
7. Increasing Adoption of Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly
more mainstream with an 81% increase in electric
vehicle sales in the United States alone, heralding
a possible hockey-stick growth for their future
demand. These electric vehicles are more costefficient,
consume no fossil fuels, and run on green,
renewable energy.
While the adoption of electric vehicles are more
prevalent in various households, cities all over the
world are slowly transitioning towards electric
public transportation, as well.
8. Artificial Intelligence & Electricity
Using artificial intelligence (AI) is a sure-fire way
to have assistance in any job you do. With them,
electricity markets can become more effectual and
deliver energy independence, most especially when
integrated into the energy grid.
With AI’s machine learning competencies,
renewable energy sources like wind farms can
enhance their operations, resulting in much more
efficient handling of financial resources and
electricity generation.
As artificial intelligence becomes more cohesive
with the procedures and output of generating
electricity, this will benefit more renewable energy
sources such as hydropower and geothermal power
reach price parity much, much quicker.
With these trends, it’s no surprise that the
companies, organizations, cities, and
governments all around the globe are becoming
more streamlined with one energy goal in mind—
the utilization of renewable energy in all its major
forms.
That having been said, scientists in the industry
are also continuously researching new sources of
renewable energy to further fuel the world and its
endeavors.
While demand and technological innovation are
vital engines of renewable energy trends, electricity
retailers on the supply side also have a part to play
to positively influence the transition towards green
energy technologies.
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It’s no secret that Singapore is regarded as one
of the world’s hottest and most crowded cities
and it’s no surprise that to beat such heat, air
conditioning has is integral to the everyday
Singaporean’s life. Not only are these cooling
machines important, they also prove to be the
source of their biggest energy efficiency
challenges.
How is it then that they are “a little ahead of the
curve,” as Esther An, CDL’s chief sustainability
officer claims? It all comes down to greener
properties.
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For instance, Singapore developer City
Development Limited’s Tree House
Condominium was regarded by the Guinness
Book of World Records as the world’s largest
vertical garden. It is a 429-unit eco-inspired
condominium featuring a vertical garden along
its southern face that naturally cools the master
bedrooms, screening them from the sun, and
filtering the air. It is the perfect blend of nature
utilization and real estate.
This is just one of the many sustainable ways
Singapore is choosing to beat the heat instead
of air conditioning units.
Now, green-ventions are composed of about
2.7% of the total construction cost, allowing
developers save over 2.4 million kilowatt hours
(kWh) and have water savings of 30,000 cubic
meters.
“In Singapore, we are the only developer that
has achieved 100% ‘green lease’.”, Esther An
says. Of course, a ‘green lease’ is a scheme
through which developer and tenants target
efficiency goals and share the savings.
The number of Asian developers building
more energy-efficient buildings are on the rise.
However, progress remains slow. Green
buildings, precisely those with net-zero energy
design principles, are extremely rare. Home
to about 60% of the global populace, and 21
of the world’s 35 megacities, and with urban
clusters with over 10 million people… Asia is
urbanising fast, and what matters and happens
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in Asia, matters and happens in the world.
Despite energy efficiency the best direction to
go moving forward, it is still a foreign concept
by the majority of the Asian property market.
Traditionally, Asian property developers are
only setting their sights on building strong
buildings and selling them rather than seeing
the big picture and acknowledging that they
have a holistic impact on the world.
Asian buildings more often than not account
for a higher percentage of greenhouse gas
emissions than the worldwide average,
meaning that efficiency advances are essential
if countries are to reach their climate targets.
Buildings in Tokyo contributed to more than
70% of Tokyo’s total carbon emissions in 2016,
while the build environment’s share of
greenhouse gasses in Hong Kong are a
little over 60%. This reality alone ought to be
a wakeup call for the building sector to
reassess their standard operating procedures.
Despite the heat, Singapore is exhibiting best
practices for the Asian building industry.
This has been acknowledged by the World
Economic Forum who has listed Singapore as
one of the 10 Asian cities “most prepared for
the future”. This is because to them, the
decision to go green transcends mere politics
or capitalism. They truly regard environmen
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Green-ventions
are composed
of about 2.7%
of the total
construction
cost,
allowing
developers
save over 2.4
million kilowatt
hours (kWh)
and have
water savings
of 30,000 cubic
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Singapore’s
commitment
to be a
greener city is
commendable
and something
all Asian cities
must follow.
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talism and injecting eco-friendly principles,
products, and procedures as a solution to a
dire problem of global warming and climate
change.
One such eco-friendly products are their
improved air conditioning units which only
offer 10-20% energy savings.
The city’s Sustainable Singapore Blueprint
states that eco-friendlier new builds and
retrofits of structures are a few of the most
effective ways for a city to condense its
overall carbon footprint. Singapore’s pioneering
Green Mark standard is now more widely used
in Asian countries than the US Green Building
Council’s LEED standard, and Singapore aims
to have 80% of its building stock achieve Green
Mark standards by 2030.
South Korea also has its own green
building certification system called the Green
Standard for Energy and Environmental Design
(G-SEED). These systems necessitate that all
large buildings obtain this G-SEED certification.
Over the years, certified buildings have been
increasing to a rate of over 2,000 buildings
annually, meaning more and more
environment-friendly structures are being
erected. A positive trend is that in terms of total
GFA, more than 50% of new construction in
2015 was G-SEED certified.
Truly, Singapore’s commitment to be a greener
city is commendable and something all Asian
cities must follow. The green movement should
not be treated as neither a mere capitalist
trend/moneymaking scheme nor just a political
agenda but the most important decision one
will make in their entire lives.
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Electricity-generating
solar panels are now
way cheaper and more
efficient than when it first
came out. This led to a rise in
the solar panel number across
the United States alone. In fact,
solar panels contribute around
one percent of the US’ energy
needs today. But while most
solar panels are installed in
rooftops and large land areas,
experts are now suggesting we
do otherwise.
They say that new photovoltaic
cells would do better when
installed in bodies of water,
such as drinking water
reservoirs, small lakes, and
industrial pools. What is now
known as floating photovoltaic
panels, or simply floatovoltaics,
are still capable of generating
large amounts of electricity
without the need to occupy
valuable real estate and
properties.
As reported by the scientists
and researchers at the
federal government’s National
Renewable Energy Laboratory,
installing floatovoltaics on
just a quarter of the United
States’ man-made reservoirs
would produce a whopping ten
percent of the country’s total
energy needs. This number is
even conservative, as the study
only limited its scope to that
of reservoirs close to electric
transmission lines and those
used mainly for hydroelectric
power and irrigation. If this
limited number of reservoirs
could generate that much
power, how much more can be
produced just
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from utilizing all naturally occurring bodies of water?
In Europe, placing floatovoltaics on just 10% of the mand-made
freshwater reservoirs can potentially generate no less than 200
GWp, according to the World Bank. These facts alone are what
the data scientists believe to be a strong tool in expanding the
world’s photovoltaic portfolio.
A handful of countries across the globe are already
implementing floatovolatics in their reservoirs. Roughly 80% of
the 100 or so existing floatovoltaic installations in the world can
be found in Japan. In the US, most of the installations were done
in California wineries and water treatment facilities. Europe’s
second-biggest floating solar installation is in the Netherlands
and was completed in the latter part of 2019.
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But what exactly is so attractive about floatovoltaics that it is now
a resounding technology across the world? For starters, the cost
of floatovoltaic installation is far cheaper than that of land-based
solar panels. This is mainly because workers need not clear land
and treat the soil before installing the units. It is also significantly
faster, with the biggest floating solar farm in the Netherlands
only taking six weeks of work.
The natural cooling effect of water on floatovoltaics also
contribute to the panel’s increase in power production, adding
as much as 22% in the output.
Installed panels on bodies of water also significantly limit water
loss due to evaporation since these panels can efficiently block
sunlight. Aside from that, floatovoltaics significantly contribute
to the elimination of harmful algae blooms that create toxins
that are dangerous to both humans and animals. To top it all
off, these panels only have a minimal impact on maritime life,
as mentioned by the global director of the German renewables
company, BayWa r.e.
However, because this technology is particularly new, it poses
some considerable concerns, as well. It may
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be difficult to tell how these
floatovoltaics would perform
in the long run, whether they
would prove to be efficient
performers for long term use or
not. There is also the issue of
improper anchoring, improvised
cabling, and non-existent
or low-quality walkways for
maintenance.
Nonetheless, it is of significant
importance that we understand
the potential stored in this
new solar panels. While there
are still plenty of unknowns
today, scientists hope that the
figures presented regarding
the potential of this technology
are enough to urge more
researchers and investors
to tackle these unknowns.
BayWa r.e is already committed
to producing more of these
floating solar panel farms,
having been able to devise an
efficient scheme of installing
the panels similar to how they
install their land-based ones.
While the popularity of floating
solar panels are still struggling
today, it is projected to be
comparable to that of solar
power. Several countries in
Europe, including Portugal and
Belgium, are already investing
in projects in the country,
positive that the rising trend of
this new technology will greatly
alleviate their energy demands.
It will only take a couple more
years before floatovoltaics
would be a conventional
technology in the market.
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Localized shortages, market manipulation,
and atrocities are some of the major
causes of the energy crisis in the world.
And this is a serious concern that people
must address in no time. Otherwise, more than
7 billion people will go into war just to take
control of a single energy power plant.
Fortunately, there are lots of ways to offset the
energy scarcity. One of the most popular now
is the use of offshore wind farms. But what
are offshore wind farms? How they produce
significant energy output?
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S T O R Y
Offshore wind farms, sometimes called as offshore
wind energy, pertains to the construction of several
wind farms on top of the continental shelf of oceans.
Offshore wind farms are considered as a renewable
energy source; thus, there will be no greenhouse
gas emission. If a country invested in building
more offshore wind farms, this will also mean selfsustenance
and will bring huge savings to the
government.
Recently, the use of offshore wind farms as an
alternative energy source did make very good
rounds online. A lot of people talk about offshore
wind farms after research revealed that building more
wind turbines off the shore is the most effective and
efficient way to buffer the immense problem of energy
scarcity.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA),
the advent of technology has made the construction
of offshore wind farms way easier. IEA highlighted
that unlike before that you really need to go to the
deepest part of the ocean to erect wind turbines, you
can do it now with just 37 miles distance from the
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coast. Also, no need to go to find the deepest part of
the continental shelf, since offshore wind farms now
can operate on waters below 60 meters deep.
These are some of the reasons why offshore wind
farms have become the hottest topic online. People
find this development as a milestone to address the
energy shortage problem. And of course, to have a
cleaner alternative source of energy.
But despite the potentials, Fatih Birol, IEA’s executive
director, said that a full reception of the viability of
the offshore wind farms is still far from reality. In fact,
data of IEA showed that only 0.3% of the total global
power generation is yielded from offshore wind farms.
But Birol noted that this situation would change soon.
Especially so that more people now have access to
the internet, making them fully informed about the
advantages of offshore wind farms.
Based on IEA’s projection, in the next 20 years, the
offshore wind farms will become a $1trillion industry.
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Based on IEA’s projection, in the
next 20 years, the offshore wind
farms will become a $1trillion
industry. In other words, energy
production from offshore turbines
will increase 15 folds.

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In other words, energy production from offshore
turbines will increase 15 folds.
The Agency even highlighted that offshore wind
farms would lead to the next energy revolution.
But how do offshore wind farms can gain this kind
of dominance? What are the turning points that will
make people realize that it is about time to build
offshore wind farms? Just read on to know the
answers.
Why Offshore Windfarm is a Better
Alternative Source of Energy
• Clean. As mentioned earlier, offshore wind
farms yield renewable energy. In other words,
there will be no emission of greenhouse gases
in its operation. Indeed, this is a game-changer
considering that greenhouse gases are very
harmful to human beings. Respiratory tract
infections, asthma, rhinosinusitis, and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease are some of the
ailments that you can get once you frequently
inhale greenhouse gases.
• Do not Compromise Water. Unlike hydrothermal
energy plant, offshore wind farms do not
contaminate water. You can expect that there will
be no hazardous particulates that will be integrated
into the body of water.
• Cost-Effective. The construction of offshore wind
farms is also lesser compared to the other power
plant. In 2018, the average construction cost of
one offshore wind farm (GW) was more or less $4
billion, this account to around $3,300 per kilowatthour.
This cost is way lesser compared to the other
power plant that cost up to $5,000 kilowatt per hour
(geothermal power plant).
• Reliable Domestic Energy Source. Installation
of more offshore wind farms also means
‘independence.’ In other words, you don’t need
to deal (sometimes people are very hard to deal
with) with some of the major energy importers in
the Middle East, Europe, or Southeast Asia. If you
can address domestic energy consumption without
asking for help from other countries, the people will
surely have a self-pride!
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COVID-19 or the coronavirus, is a recently
discovered infectious disease that has resulted in
a global mobilization against its spread through
stringent government mandates such as enforced
community quarantines, social distancing, and limited use
of services and utilities. Despite the sound validity for the
implementation of these laws, their effects on the economy,
businesses, utilities, and industries have been detrimental
and disadvantageous to say the least.
As the coronavirus disease advances across the globe,
many sectors in the energy and power industry tasked with
distributing power all across the city were greatly
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C O V E R
S T O R Y
impacted. Electricians, engineers,
power plant workers, etc. too were
left either working from home or
more unfortunately without a job
at all. In China, their COVID-19
lockdown even crushed every form
of energy generation, debilitating
their ability to generate power. That
is, save for one form of energy
production: solar.
As China gave industries a
temporary halt in their operations
during its coronavirus lockdown
during the first 2 months of
2020, every form of energy
production dropped from prior-year
performance. Specifically, overall
electricity production decreased by
8.2 percent, thermal and coal power
descended 8.9 percent, hydropower
by 11.9 percent, and nuclear by 2.2
percent, and wind was slightly down
by 0.2 percent.
Juxtaposed to this decrease, solar’s
performance was up by 12 percent.
As reported by China’s National
Bureau of Statistics, “In terms
of varieties, thermal power and
hydropower declined significantly,
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nuclear power and wind power declined
slightly, and solar power generation grew
steadily.” Despite this statement, the
Bureau neither explained nor speculated
why this was so.
“On the power supply side, we believe
baseload generation resources such as
coal, nuclear, and gas-fired combined
heat and power (CHP) will be weaker than
expected—with coal plants impacted
the most in operation hours,” stated
Xizhou Zhou, the vice president for global
power and renewables at IHS Markit
during an assessment of the impact
of the lockdown, dated February 19,
2020. He also added that, “...renewable
generation volume will unlikely be
affected significantly due to their nondispatchability
and preferential status in
the Chinese power system.”
Lauri Myllyvirta, the lead analyst for the
Centre for Research on Energy and Clean
Air, is a firm believer of renewables.
According to Myllyvirta, renewables were
safeguarded “above all” by their zero
marginal cost. Each additional unit of
thermal energy requires additional fuel.
Purchasing this is solely the producer’s
responsibility. The sun, however, demands
no such payment. It burns unfailingly in
the sky.
In a report from China, they added 30
gigawatts of solar capacity last year.
This resulted in a 15% increase in solar
energy production by the end of the year.
This was more than 2018. So the totals of
January and February could mean that
solar remained near its new status quo. If
the lockdown dented solar, the dent was
relatively slight.
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As reported by China’s National
Bureau of Statistics, “In terms
of varieties, thermal power and
hydropower declined significantly,
nuclear power and wind power
declined slightly, and solar power
generation grew steadily.” Despite
this statement, the Bureau neither
explained nor speculated why this
was so.
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Wind power may have stayed
relatively near what could possibly
be emerging as its new status
quo. Its growth has lately hit a
plateau in China, only slightly up
in December 2019 from the prior
December 2018, slightly down in
January and February.

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Wind power may have stayed relatively near
what could possibly be emerging as its new
status quo. Its growth has lately hit a plateau
in China, only slightly up in December 2019
from the prior December 2018, slightly down in
January and February.
Based on the data, it appears that China
is faced with plunging demand, kept the
renewables buzzing, and turned down
everything else. Their lockdown started on
January 23, 2020 and started to ease at
the beginning of March. During that time,
the European Space Agency’s Copernicus
Sentinel-5P satellite documented the drop in
industrial emissions.
“The lockdown affected 27 days of the 2-month
period covered in the Bureau’s report, so
reductions during lockdown were probably
twice as dramatic as the numbers indicate,”
Myllyvirta tweeted.
That means energy demand dropped more
like 16 percent instead of what was previously
stated, as cement demand declined 30
percent, manufacturing 40 percent, real estate
sales 40 percent and construction starts 44
percent.
“The main point from this is that the impacts on
the economy seem profound and things will not
just ‘return to normal,’” Myllyvirta wrote. “They
never do after a crisis.”
All in all, as the world continues to unearth
studies and burn the midnight oil in creating
a cure, the current trend of energy production
will continue to focus on the increase of solar
power. While the decline in all other power
and energy sources may be minimal at best, it
cannot be denied that it is in fact slowly going
downhill.
In response to this, individuals ought to invest
in solar power. On the other side of the coin,
workers from the other energy industries must
immediately look for the latest technologies that
would help them get their numbers back.
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The coronavirus outbreak has yet to subside even after a month into
the second quarter of the year. Save for a handful of countries, the
majority of the planet’s population is still reeling from the adverse
effects of the virus. The world is gradually adjusting to this viral
outbreak with nothing but a sliver of a chance at full recovery. In this state
of health-related crisis, governments around the world have implemented
community quarantines, social distancing laws, and other mandates that are
hellbent on “flattening the curve”. Needless to say, these quarantines do in
fact prevent the virus from spreading any further.

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C O V E R
S T O R Y
However, because people are in the comfort of their
homes more each day, the demand for electricity and
power has also skyrocketed.
Electricity demand has reduced in COVID-19 hotspots
around the world, which could have a knock-on effect
for the renewable sector. In China, where COVID-19
originated, energy and electricity consumption is at its
highest. Factory outputs have greatly diminished with
many individuals unable to return to their jobs. Because
of the curtailing of industrial electricity usage, energy
consumption for the remainder of the year is thus cut and
could then equal the power used by the whole of Chile.
Fossil fuel-based energy sources have also been affected
by the reduced requirements. Even coal, established by
all users as one of the cheapest options, has now become
more high-end than it has in the past. It is currently the
most expensive fuel in the world in the face of cheap
green alternatives and natural gas.
Green and renewable energy alternatives seem to have
been boosted from out of the blue. Approximately 40%
of the electricity generated in the United Kingdom on
Sunday, 5th March 2020, originated from wind farms, with
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nearly one-fifth being provided by solar energy sources
This was attributed to the unusually sunny day, says
the National Grid ESO carbon intensity tracker. This is
understandable considering that the summer months have
begun. These conditions mean that renewable sources of
energy have generated more than enough power to cover
the country’s portioned needs. Green supplier, Octopus
Energy, even paid some customers to use energy during
the day, utilizing a scheme that has previously only been
available during the night when demand is very low.
A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency
also found that renewable energy has the potential to
restrain the inclining global temperatures by helping to
reduce the energy industry’s carbon dioxide emissions by
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Ignacio Galán, the chairman and
CEO of the Spanish renewables
giant Iberdrola, the famouse
owners of Scottish Power, said
the company would not cease
their operations to invest billions
in renewable energy as well as
electricity networks and batteries
to help integrate clean energy
in the electricity, so that many
individuals working from home or
spending their quarantine periods
will have energy.
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Renewables undeniably have
a much greater role in cleaving
carbon emissions from heavy
industry and transport to reach
virtually zero emissions by 2050,
particularly by investing in green
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Having said that, renewables undeniably have a
much greater role in cleaving carbon emissions
from heavy industry and transport to reach virtually
zero emissions by 2050, particularly by investing
in green hydrogen. The clean-burning fuel, which
can replace the fossil fuel gas in steel and cement
making, could be created by using vast amounts
of clean electricity to split water into hydrogen and
oxygen elements.
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The call for a green economic recovery from the
coronavirus crisis has been loosed after a dire
warning from one Dr. Fatih Birol, the head of the
International Energy Agency, that government
policies must be put in place to avoid an
investment hiatus in the energy transition.
“We should not allow today’s crisis to compromise
the clean energy transition,” he said. “We have
an important window of opportunity.” Dr. Fatih
simply means that the trend of going green and
utilizing less energy sources that are harmful to the

environment are at an all time high and is a trend
that must be kept alive.
Ignacio Galán, the chairman and CEO of the
Spanish renewables giant Iberdrola, the famouse
owners of Scottish Power, said the company would
not cease their operations to invest billions in
renewable energy as well as electricity networks
and batteries to help integrate clean energy in the
electricity, so that many individuals working from
home or spending their quarantine periods will
have energy.
“A green recovery is essential as we emerge
from the Covid-19 crisis. The world will benefit
economically, environmentally and socially by
focusing on clean energy,” he said. “Aligning
economic stimulus and policy packages with
climate goals is crucial for a long-term viable and
healthy economy.”
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As many countries in the world continue to adjust to the coronavirus
pandemic by hunkering down and social distancing to slow the
spread of COVID-19, more and more research and statistics are
being made more accessible for the public to study themselves.
Many of the research suggests that the people can rebuild and recreate a
healthy, tough, prosperous, just, and decarbonized world after the current
medical crisis dies down.
Employment opportunities are an integral deliberation in strategic planning
if a region wants low-carbon economic growth. The extensive acquisition of
renewable energy technologies paves the way for employment opportunities
up and down the supply chain. All over the world, the sector employed 11M
people right before 2019, according to the International Renewable Energy
Agency (IRENA).
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S T O R Y
Pushing for a renewable-based energy transformation, the
findings say, is a chance to hit international climate goals
while improving economic growth, creating millions of
jobs, and invigorating human welfare.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) energy
and climate expert Mark Radka even says “Post COVID-19
fiscal stimulus packages provide an opportunity for
initiating a transformational and green recovery with the
creation of green jobs,”
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The IRENA study called Renewable Energy and Jobs
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global Gross Domestic Product could be boosted by
transforming the energy system. This could hypothetically
result in gains above business-as-usual by US$ 98 trillion
between now and 2050. It would quadruple renewable
energy jobs to 42M, an expansion in employment in
energy efficiency to 21M, and add 15M in system flexibility.
Employment remains intensive in some countries—with
Brazil, China, India, the United States, and members of the
European Union in the lead—but the increasingly diverse
geographic footprint of energy-generation capacities and,
to a lesser degree, assembly and manufacturing plants,
has created jobs in a rising number of countries.

Solar photovoltaic—the top employer
solar photovoltaic technology systems remained the top
employers among renewable energy technologies in 2018,
accounting for a third of the sector’s workflow. Asia hosted
over 3M PV jobs.
Rising output boosted biofuel jobs up 6% to 2.M. Brazil,
Colombia, and Southeast Asia have labour-intensive
supply chains, juxtaposed to operations in the United
States and the European Union, which are far more
mechanized.
Employment in wind power supports 1.2M jobs. Onshore
projects have since preponderated, but the offshore
segment is accelerating and could build on expertise and
infrastructure in the offshore oil and gas sector.
Hydropower has the biggest capacity installation of
all renewables and is gradually expanding. The sector
employs 2.1M individuals directly, three-quarters of whom
are in the operations and maintenance departments,
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Ignacio Galán, the chairman and
CEO of the Spanish renewables
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owners of Scottish Power, said
the company would not cease
their operations to invest billions
in renewable energy as well as
electricity networks and batteries
to help integrate clean energy
in the electricity, so that many
individuals working from home or
spending their quarantine periods
will have energy.
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Renewables undeniably have
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Off-grid renewables—along with expanding electricity
access—have contributed to job creation across Africa and
Asia.
What determines employment growth in
renewables?
A handful of factors mold how and where employment is
produced along the renewable energy supply chain. These
include but are not limited to governmental policies; the
diversification of supply chains; trade patterns; and industry
reorganization and consolidation trends. Aside from these
factors, labour productivity grows in importance over time.
Quality and inclusion
As essential as it is to enlighten individuals about the quantity
of jobs created in the renewable energy industry, job quality is
a critical aspect.
A lucrative job that requires expert skills and is performed in
a safe environment is a greater multiplier of socioeconomic
benefits than one that pays little, with few benefits, or is
ephemeral.
Employment is also required to be inclusive, providing
opportunities for people with different talents and skills, and
ensuring that no population group, such as women or people
of color, is systematically excluded.
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Widening the talent pool
The worldwide transition to renewables necessitates a wide
array of skills—technical, business, administrative, economic
and legal, among many others. Thus, widening the talent pool
is an absolute must. The industry is required to hire skilled
individuals, women included.
The report discovered that because of its multidisciplinary
dimension, the renewable energy field appeals to women in
ways that the fossil fuel, gas, and oil industries do not. Women
currently represent 32% of the renewable energy workforce,
substantially higher than the 22% average reported for the
global oil and gas industry.
Overcoming gender gaps, or even ethnic gaps for that
matter, in electricity access advances several Sustainable
Development Goals. Access to clean, affordable, renewable
energy also lowers barriers to women’s market employment
(IEA, IRENA, UNSD, WB, WHO, 2019).
To conclude, UNEP climate change expert Niklas Hagelberg
has this to say about the industry:
“Renewable energy provides an opportunity for `building back
better’, creating green jobs, facilitating the transition to carbon
neutral economies, and protecting ourselves from future global
threats, including pandemics... Humanity depends on action
now for a resilient and sustainable future.”
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As cities begin to reopen their economy and allow people to return to
their work offices, having green building technologies installed in various
public and private spaces, such as factories, shopping centers, and
offices, become very reasonable now more than ever. Having these
technologies in shared spaces can significantly help limit the spread of
coronavirus within such buildings, making them a good asset not only
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C O V E R
S T O R Y
Dr. Ho Nyok Yong, president of the Singapore Green Building
Council (SGBC), describes green buildings as giant N95
facemasks that serves as people’s protection against harmful
toxins. Since building-based prevention and control measures
are becoming one of the most essential methods of fighting
against the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, green
buildings easily top the list of the most favored places during
this outbreak.
In fact, a survey done from March to April by the commercial
real estate services firm CBRE revealed that almost half of
the 264 tenants in Asia Pacific mentioned that their industries’
response to COVID-19 involved a stronger preference for
buildings featuring wellness and environmental designs.
This speaks volumes for green buildings, whose highlights
are well ventilated indoor spaces and high indoor air quality.
Even long before the pandemic struck, the non-profit SGBC
has been supporting these types of structures and working
on raising awareness of how such buildings can affect people
through its “Better Places for People” program.
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To make a building more
suitable for fighting against
viruses and bacteria, Mark Yeo,
the chief operating officer of
Singapore and Southeast Asia
property management of CBRE,
shares that retrofits, including
installation of ultraviolet lights
and air-handling units and
switching to demand-controlled
ventilation, are stepping stones
to reducing transmission of
airborne infections.
New buildings can also look into
maximizing natural ventilation
and using innovative ventilation
systems like that of Singapore.
With these steps, the building’s
energy efficiency increases,
and its carbon footprint
significantly shrinks, making the
structure more sustainable and
environment-friendly.
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into a Green Building
Use UV-C Lights
Before the emergence of the
current pandemic, tons of
hospitals are already making
use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C)
light for disinfecting not only
their surgical suites and rooms
but also other surfaces in the
vicinity. This type of light has
been proven to inactivate, if not
kill, microorganisms.
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In recent years photovoltaic electricity generation
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SGBC has been supporting these
types of structures and working
on raising awareness of how such
buildings can affect people through
its “Better Places for People”
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Through this, the building is
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Taking advantage of this fact, other buildings outside of the healthcare sector
are now investing in the installation of UV-C lighting in their air-handling units
in a bid to kill airborne viruses, bacteria, and germs and thus improving the
overall indoor air quality.
Apart from this purpose, UV-C lights are also useful in preventing the build-up
of organic materials on the surfaces of the units’ cooling coils and components
that causes the degradation of the units’ energy efficiency. Thanks to the UV-C
lights, the units last longer and need less maintenance cost.
Refine HVAC Systems
Another notable practice to minimize disease transmissions inside a building
space is through ventilation system refinements. Most commercial buildings
have heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems that recirculates
at most 90% of the indoor air, mainly since drawing air from outside and
conditioning it can eat up a lot of energy. However, these systems allow
airborne viruses and bacteria to persist within the vicinity.
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To combat this effect, demand-controlled ventilation should be paired with
HVAC systems. This type of ventilation connects carbon dioxide or other type
of air sensors with the current HVAC system to modify the amount of air drawn
outdoors depending on the building’s occupancy.
For instance, whenever a lot of people are present inside, more air is drawn
to dilute the concentration of contaminants in the air. This will make infections
less likely to happen. When fewer people are present, the smart system will
draw less air to decrease energy use.
This approach can also differ from one part of the building to another. Building
managers can use different ventilation and sensor strategies to combat the
spread of the microbes. In particular, since there are no air-conditioning units
present in basement carparks, the air sensors can simply be connected to the
ductless jet fans’ activation.
Through this, the building is more sustainable and effective in guarding
against viruses.
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With the novel coronavirus ravaging across the world and causing
extended quarantine and mitigation responses, there is a possibility that
manufacturing and supply of major msaterials and equipment for solar
energy facility construction will be greatly impacted. After all, 63% of all
solar modules required in projects and necessary hardware like trackers
and inverters come from Chinese suppliers. Factories in the country are
either partially operating or not operating at all.

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C O V E R
S T O R Y
And because of the gravity of the situation and the resulting
response measures, normal production levels are unlikely to
rebound soon.
Currently, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
Contractors are already dealing with the delay and disruption
of the purchase of key equipment and materials. This has also
caused delays in construction timelines, including milestones
and completion dates. As such, EPC contractors are in
deep problem as they are responsible for the engineering,
procurement, construction, and commissioning of the solar
facility project by a definite Date for Commercial Operation.
They will be liable to pay the Project Owner with Delay
Liquidated Damages once the fixed date is not met.
Thankfully, there is a workaround on this issue as an extension
of time regime can be granted to the EPC contractors if certain
pre-agreed events cause the delay (Delay Events). These
events can range from:
• Force Majeure Events. These are circumstances beyond
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reasonable control, could not be
reasonably foreseen, and could
not be reasonably avoided or
prevented by the affected party.
• Change in Law. This is
the enactment, adoption,
promulgation, repeal, or
modification of any Law after
the project’s Execution Date.
• Delay by authorities.
• Delay by the Project Owner
and their officers, consultants,
and contractors.
Once such Delay Events
occurs, the EPC contractor
can claim an extension to the
Date for Commercial Operation
in accordance to prescribed
processes. The Project Owner
can then grant the extension
with no need for Delay
Liquidated Damages to be paid.
The COVID-19 pandemic and
its inevitable disruptions to the
supply chain of solar equipment
will likely fall under the Force
Majeure Event. However, it will
depend on the terms of the EPC
Contract if the supply chain
disruption brought about by
the outbreak actually qualify
as such. This will depend on
the characterization under the
definition of the contract.
The EPC Contractor can
also claim for an extension if
compliance with a Change
in Law had caused delay
and additional costs to the
contractor.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and its
inevitable disruptions to the supply
chain of solar equipment will likely
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Implement certain actions to reduce
the outbreak’s impact and mitigate
the risks wherever possible.
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This can be done if government responses to COVID-19 lead to changes to
laws, ultimately causing disruptions in the supply chain. For instance, this can
be import/export bans, quarantine measures, and visa restrictions to goods.
However, the interpretation of ‘Law’ will likely depend on the definition set on
the contract, where an exhaustive list of categories of law are mentioned.
With that, Project Owners and participants in the solar industry need to
develop a measured approach in response to the supply chain disruptions
brought about by the pandemic, ultimately creating a whole of project
resolution that will ensure the progress of the projects to completion and
generation. Among these key steps include:
Development of a mitigation plan
Identify the problem areas where the outbreak can have a detrimental impact
on the business. Consider the probability of the occurrence of certain events
and their possible consequences in order to assess the impact of COVID-19
to the business. Implement certain actions to reduce the outbreak’s impact
and mitigate the risks wherever possible. Make sure to stay informed of any
developments regarding the pandemic.
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Assessing contractual options
If Project Agreements and progress have already been made, affected parties
should review the scope and wording of the contract to better negotiate
the terms and make changes to accommodate the disruptions caused
by COVID-19. If possible, expand the definition of Force Majeure Event to
explicitly include terms such as ‘health crisis’, ‘health crisis declared by
the World Health Organization occurring internationally or in your country,’
‘epidemic,’ or ‘pandemic.’
It is also best to consider the circumstances from the 2003 SARS outbreak
and learn from this. Although the effects of COVID-19 this year will likely turn
out to be more complicated than SARS, it is important that we keep in mind
the lessons learned from similar experiences.
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To date, the coronavirus pandemic is still widely felt across the
globe. And although the crisis will be resolved sooner or later, its
impact on the worldwide economy will most likely continue for a
long time after that, even when life has begun to return to normal.

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C O V E R
S T O R Y
Like any other sectors of the industry, the energy storage
business has also been massively hit by the pandemic,
causing troubles to accessing sites and getting permissions
during the lockdown periods. This has considerably affected
the activities of the industry for the rest of the year.
Despite such challenges, so far, there has not been no
cancellations or extended delays when it comes to any largescale
projects under construction. In fact, it was quite the
opposite as grid battery contracts of massive sizes have
been signed over the past several months. One of which
is the Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 770MW storage
procurement last May, believed to be among the largest there
is. Although there will be slowdowns in the project execution,
they will most likely be temporary only and will not lead to
abandonment of the project. In addition, if utility-scale energy
storage is considered as “critical infrastructure,” there will not
be any problems accessing the site even during lockdown, as
seen in Italy and California, for instance.
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However, behind-the-meter
storage companies in general
will likely feel the stronger
impact as a lot of commercial
and industrial (C&I) customers
may cut back on their
investments outside of their
main business, making the
purchase of energy storage
systems considered nonessential
for the meantime.
The same can be said true for
homeowners who have a higher
chance of putting off major
household spending until the
next few years.
In general, there will surely be a
decrease in installation for 2020
compared to the forecasted
numbers prior to the pandemic.
Nonetheless, analysts predict a
significant year-on-year growth
in the total energy storage
market as compared to 2019.
To better understand the longerterm
impact of COVID-19 on
the industry, an assessment
of the pandemic’s implications
on the fundamental drivers
of the storage market should
be done. These three main
drivers include the demand for
services that energy storage
can serve, competitiveness
of energy storage to nonstorage
solutions, and suitability
of regulatory and market
frameworks that will allow
energy storage to play to its
competitive advantages.
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The energy storage business
has also been massively hit by
the pandemic, causing troubles
to accessing sites and getting
permissions during the lockdown
periods.

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How the Outbreak Impacts the Demand for Services That
Energy Storage can Give
Energy storage solves the demand to give power systems more flexibility.
This is generally needed in the integration of variable renewable energy. With
energy storage, the higher renewable energy shares from solar panels and
wind power generators will be freely allowed in the power mix. This meant that
any impact of the outbreak on renewable energy expansion will likely affect the
storage, too.
Coincidentally, many renewable energy projects have been postponed
because of the project execution delays due to the pandemic and the overall
decline in power prices. Analysts even suggest that 2020 will be the first year
that the solar PV sector sees a decline.
How the Outbreak Impacts the Cost Competitiveness of Energy
Storage Solutions
In the short term, cost competitiveness will likely be affected by the fluctuations
in price caused by supply chain disruptions after the first lockdown in China
and the succeeding factory closures across the globe in early 2020. Upon the
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renewal of the deferred storage demand, it will still take quite some time for
the supply chain to return to normal.
For the longer-term impact, however, the competitiveness of stationary
lithium-ion batteries can be significantly attributed to the convergence of
the transport and power segment, as well as the rise of electrified mobility.
With the mass manufacture of battery cells for electric vehicles, huge cost
decreases are achieved.
How the Outbreak Impacts Market and Regulatory Frameworks
for Energy Storage
To monetize the benefits of energy storage, there should be governmental
buy-ins to effectively remove regulatory barriers to access the market. Many
regions have seen the slow progress of the required adjustments to years-old
power market frameworks that could accommodate energy storage, and this
is often due to the lack of urgency from the authorities.
The outbreak could significantly accelerate this process and create a sense of
urgency to speed up the needed framework reforms.
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