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Danish wind power company launched a $500 million wind research centre here.Straits Times By Tania Tan Nov 3, 2008 WIND power is picking up as Singapore breezes ahead in its drive to become a global clean energy centre.

Danish wind power company Vestas Wind Systems officially launched its $500 million wind research centre here on Monday.

The government will also give research a boost with a $25 million fund to turn green research into marketable applications. It will be administered by the Energy Market Authority……………………

Space constraints also mean that Singapore is unlikely to use wind technology as a source of energy, as wind farms require vast amounts of land.

But an R&D centre is nonetheless good news for Singapore, said executive director of local think tank Energy Studies Institute, Chou Siaw Kiang.

Wind power is becoming very popular in Asia-Pacific countries like China, India and Australia, as these countries look for non-polluting energy sources to satisfy demand, explained Prof Chou.

‘It’s going to be big business, which Singapore can tap on,’ he added……………………..the inaugural Singapore International Energy Week.

Over 2,500 delegates will be in town for the five-day event, which will feature seminars, workshops and cutting edge technology for renewable energy, including solar, wind and fuel cells…………………. Clean energy sector is a key growth area which is expected to generate 7,000 jobs by 2015.(Singapore)

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November 4, 2008 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | ENERGY