Solar energy is the way to go in Singapore

Letter from Wong Weng Fai, Today Online 9 May 08;

I REFER to "Here comes the sun" (May 7).

I applaud the Economic Development Board's foresight in implementing the Solar Capability Scheme.

My question is: Why limit this scheme to new buildings? Why don't we extend the list to allow buildings that are due to undergo major renovations, to consider going green and to utilise solar energy?

Also, the public sector should take the lead in erecting green buildings.

The price of solar energy is decreasing. What is important is to establish the practice and to accumulate experience in exploiting reusable energy.