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MASPOLIM, E. (2019). Turning reservoirs into 'energy batteries'. Retrieved 17 October 2019, from https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/turning-reservoirs-into-energy-batteries

According to the online article “Turning reservoirs into energy batteries“, Maspolim (2019) stated that, as the world challenges global warming, countries are choosing alternative sources such as wind and solar energy to not only combat global warming but also as a more sustainable answer for energy. As alternative energy have become more effective and available, investment costs are lowered thus an causing an increasing uptake. Harnessing renewable energy varies in different countries and as for Singapore, companies find it hard to source for renewable energy options due to the lack of land spaces here. Singapore being near the equator makes her a country with immense amount of sunlight. Therefore, the main feasible source of energy is solar energy.  National water agency PUB also have plans to install a floating solar photovoltaic system in Tengah Reservoir. Singapore is enticing more business players and move together to become a renewable energy hub. As interests in green energy raises, green loans are becoming the future of businesses.  The government have been contributing to several trial projects in Singapore. These projects will be of value in the coming years. New government organisations situated in Singapore will become a catalyst in promoting green in Asia.  Singapore is a entryway to the region’s structure to alternative energy and will be valuable to sustainable expansion goals of the region, including climate change.

This article on solar panels will greatly benefit my research topic of my project as the article have stated that the only viable option for Singapore to harness energy is through the usage of solar panels. According to this article my team’s research topic on using solar panels as a alternative energy could also be a solution to Singapore’s fight on climate change.