The UAE can achieve energy system savings of $1.9 billion (Dh6.98 billion) annually by 2030 by producing a 10 per cent share of renewable energy in its total energy supply and almost 25 per cent in the power sector, according to a new report.

As speculated by experts and scientists, energy savings will contribute substantially to promoting a green economy for sustainable development. Therefore, the economical and efficient use of energy is of utmost urgency at the moment.

Để ứng phó với tình trạng thiếu điện mùa khô, đảm bảo đủ điện cho cả năm 2015, ngoài các giải pháp công trình, vận hành, hiện nay EVN SPC cũng đang đẩy mạnh các chương trình tiết kiệm điện.

Nhằm đảm bảo cung cấp điện cho mùa khô cũng như cả năm 2015, Tổng công ty Điện lực miền Nam (EVN SPC) đang triển khai nhiều giải pháp tiết kiệm điện trên địa bàn 21 tỉnh, thành phía Nam.

From plants to people, every living thing on this planet needs water. But getting enough to survive, and survive comfortably, that can be a little tricky

On April 19, 2015, in Hanoi, there was a walking parade and a photo exhibition to respond to the “Passage of Green Energy” organized by Journal of Economics and Forecasting (Ministry of Planning and Investment). The event involved thousands of officers and employees from agencies, organizations, businesses and the youth, the students in the locality to participate.

In 2014, the Governments of Vietnam and the United States signed cooperation agreement on the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (Agreement 123). Thereby, it creates the legal framework for the relevant bodies of the two sides to carry out specific cooperation, including cooperation on personnel training and development of human resources in the field of atomic energy.

On April 18, Dong Nai Power Company Ltd. held a review meeting on saving electricity in 2014 and action plan for 2015 with the participation of representatives from the departments and mass organizations in the Province and about 200 delegates of power supply units from the districts, Long Khanh Town and Bien Hoa city.

Japanese electronics maker Nichia has developed laser technology that could make LCD televisions 25% more energy efficient than LED-based TVs, sources told The Nikkei on Tuesday.

Much of the discussion around energy efficiency tends to center on replacing inefficient devices with newer, more efficient components.

ABB’s ENVILINE energy management solutions offer up to 30 percent energy savings for direct current (DC) rail transportation. This innovative and holistic technology is presented at the 60thUITP event in Geneva.

Apart from improving energy efficiency through investment in more efficient equipment and processes, there is also significant potential to achieve energy savings by improving energy management practices.

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on January 14 that the United States steel industry has achieved a new milestone in energy efficiency by reducing its energy intensity per ton of steel shipped by approximately 33 percent since 1990.

Since 2008, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) has been working hard to develop technologies to transmit electricity wirelessly.

A new method could improve energy storage of everything from portable electronics to electric microgrids. Scientists have developed a new X-ray imaging technique to visualize and study the reactions in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

Apple has joined forces with solar panel maker SunPower to build two solar projects in China.They will be located in the Sichuan province and have a total capacity of 40MW – generating 80 million kWh of electricity every year.

In the current trends of development, the environmental problems have so far been considered to be trade-offs for developing countries. However, experts still can reconcile both elements if the government, businesses and consumers join hands.

Reducing energy intensity is an urgent task, identified in the strategy of socio-economic development of the country. However, with the current energy consumption, the issue of energy intensity reduction is still troublesome.

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) reveals that in the framework of the International Exhibition of LED/OLED Technology and Lighting Equipment in Vietnam to be held in HCM City during May 7-9, 2015 there will be a presentation for Vietnamese businesses about the Project "Development and promotion of LED lighting technology in Vietnam".

During April 4-21, 2015 the Department of Industry and Trade in collaboration with EVN Hanoi examines the use of energy in 92 key enterprises in 12 districts of Hanoi to assess the level of energy consumption and the observance of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy.