Our Energy Challenge to You!

Understand the examples of some energy sources below. Write down your energy solutions for Singapore.

COAL

Coal deposits are abundant.

Coal is one of the cheapest energy sources in the world.

Carbon emissions from coal power plants are higher than natural gas-fired plants.

NATURAL GAS

Burning natural gas produces lower carbon emissions as compared to other fossil fuels. According to estimates, the world's natural gas reserves can last longer than oil reserves.

With advancements in power generation technology, it is much more effficient to use natural gas to generate electricity as compared to oil or coal.

OIL

New technologies are improving oil field recovery rates and allowing for the development of oil reserves located in previously inaccessible areas such as ultra-deep water.

Oil produces more carbon emissions than natural gas.

SOLAR ENERGY

Solar energy is clean and does not produce harmful pollutants. While sunlight is free, deploying solar energy is usually more space-intensive and more costly as compared to generating electricity from fossil fuels. In Singapore, solar energy poses intermittency issues due to dense cloud cover.

TIDAL ENERGY

Tidal energy is the oldest form of renewable energy. Deploying this option could be challenging for countries that are surrounded by busy shipping lanes such as Singapore.

What is/are my energy solution(s) for Singapore?