Reuters, 30 Mar 2009, Laurence Tan
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - For a country that's right on the equator, relying on solar energy in Singapore seems like a bright idea. Try and get off the grid, however, and it quickly loses its shine.
The tropical city-state's per capita greenhouse gas emissions are similar to Europe, and it imports all its fuel, which on paper makes solar power attractive.
But in reality, solar panels are so pricey it makes little economic sense to get off the grid.
The bulk of Singapore's almost 5 million people also live in high-rise buildings, rather than houses, which makes putting up cells on the roof nearly impossible for individuals.
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