Space-starved Singapore builds floating solar farms in climate fight

23 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore, a land-scarce nation and high per capita carbon emitter, is developing floating solar farms on its coasts and reservoirs to overcome challenges in adopting renewable energy.
Key projects include a 13,000-panel sea-based farm in the Johor Strait and a much larger 122,000-panel project at Tengeh Reservoir, designed to significantly boost solar power generation.
The government's new "green plan" aims to increase solar energy use four-fold by 2025, reaching three percent of the nation’s power needs by 2030, sufficient for 350,000 households.
Despite these efforts, critics argue Singapore's overall climate commitments are "highly insufficient" compared to other developed economies, highlighting potential space constraints for floating solar and the need for stronger official targets.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.