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Powering up sustainability through smarter energy use
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Powering up sustainability through smarter energy use

At Ridge View Residential College (RVRC), Ho Wei Hao (Engineering ’25) developed a passion for student life, and an even deeper one for sustainability. This led to his involvement in founding Ecovolt in 2024, a sustainability-focused initiative driven by a multidisciplinary team from four different majors.

July 18, 2025

Singapore: NUS Start-ups Driving Impactful Smart Sustainability
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Singapore: NUS Start-ups Driving Impactful Smart Sustainability

Ecovolt is tackling a less visible but equally significant sustainability issue: energy waste caused by devices that continue to draw power even when turned off, known as “vampire energy.” This energy loss accounts for over 16% of electricity consumption in many homes and offices, contributing to unnecessary carbon emissions.

May 24, 2025

How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation
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How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation

Ecovolt, a start-up determined to drive a stake through the problem. Founded by four NUS students who met through the Sustainable Development Goals Open Hack @ NUS 2024, it has developed a two-pronged solution to monitor and eliminate such energy wastage.

May 23, 2025

How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation
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How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation

Team N-House, champions of the SDG Open Hack @ NUS 2024, presented their winning solution, Ecovolt, an innovative energy efficiency technology for buildings.

February 11, 2025