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Japan approves 12.2 GW in new solar

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But only 0.6 GW are actually being produced. The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Trade said the 12.2 GW in February compares to the 5.3 GW of solar installed at the end of 2011. Read ››

Japan will sell nuclear technology to V4 nations

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leads in promoting the export of Japanese nuclear technology. Read ››

Clean energy fund supports solar projects in Thailand

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Will go to building six small-scale solar power plants. Armstrong Asset Management, a private-equity fund, signed its first solar deal to build the plants with Thai energy developer Symbior Solar Siam. Read ››

Indonesia boosting its energy supplies

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Plans to have a total power capacity of 970 terawatts hours by 2030. Read ››

Maglev wind farm to be built in China

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Magnetic technology could cut operational costs by half. Chinese Hytex Integrated Berhad has signed an agreement with Gezhouba Group Electric Power to co-develop the 50MW maglev wind farm in Southern China. Read ››

New Indonesian power plant to be delayed

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Land acquisition issues have pushed completion back by one year. Read ››

Chinese solar panel imports to be hit by painful tariffs

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The European Union’s tariffs will range from 37.3% to 67.9%. Read ››

Indian states unable to meet renewable purchase obligation targets

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Failure led to 25% loss in electricity from renewable energy sources in 2012. Read ››

Thai rooftop solar gets boost

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Government plans to support major expansion of solar rooftop sector. Read ››

Aussie, Chinese and British companies reach LNG deal

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Deal boosts Australia’s LNG industry. BG Group, one of the world’s largest LNG companies, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation have signed agreements in which CNOOC will acquire a greater interest in the first of two production trains of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project and a greater stake in upstream tenements. Read ››

India asks US to export LNG

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Calls it a win–win solution for both countries. India's ambassador to the USA, Nirupama Rao, has asked the USA to begin exporting liquefied natural gas to India and other energy scarce countries. Read ››

Texas fora promote China-US energy cooperation

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Fostered partnerships among small and medium-sized US and Chinese energy companies. Read ››

Japan funding northern Philippine hydropower projects

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Projects located in the provinces of Ifugao and Isabela in northern Luzon. Read ››

Singapore energy efficiency measures for industry take effect

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Mandatory energy management requirements are for large industrial companies. Singapore introduced the requirements to improve the country’s energy efficiency and competitiveness. Read ››

China is again world leader in clean energy investments

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Drew US$65 billion in clean energy investment last year, or 30% of all investments. Read ››

Yingli Energy takes out US$165 million loan

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Loan will be used by its clean energy subsidiary. Yingli Energy (China) Company Ltd. said the two loan agreements totaling with the China Development Bank will provide Yingli Energy with a one-year loan of US$110 million and a three-year loan of US$55 million to complement its working capital needs and purchase raw materials. Read ››

Chinese to support Indian waste-to-energy plant

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The plant in Jawaharnagar, Hyderabad will be capable of producing 48 megawatts. Read ››

Indonesia to launch 36 solar projects

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Intends to invest US$103 million starting this year. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and renewable energy director Alihudin Sitompul said the government is relying on partnerships to develop the solar plants because of difficult financial and technical constraints. Read ››

Japan, Malaysia to cooperate on RE solutions for shipping industry

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Will first focus on building solar-electric urban passenger ferries in Malaysia. Read ››

What you need to know about the 2013 World Energy Congress

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Energy leaders to face challenges from 3 key perspectives. The World Energy Council International Summit opens in Beijing this week. As one of the most important international energy events, the Energy Summit aims to explore the long-term energy options facing China amidst its new government. Read ››

Energy leaders to gather at the 12th Clean Coal Forum Indonesia 2013

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It will be held on Dec 5-6,2013. Produced by CDMC Events, The 12th Clean Coal Forum Indonesia 2013 will be held on Dec 5-6,2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read ››

US funds Indonesian renewable energy project

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US to provide US$332.5 million program to promote RE and economic development. Read ››

Korea, U.S. to extend civilian nuclear power agreement

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Discussions for new agreement to begin this June. Seoul and Washington have decided to extend the current accord signed in 1974 after two years of talks failed to achieve a new agreement. Read ››

Philippines to build bio-ethanol plant

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Will reduce its dependency on imported ethanol. The ethanol distillery plant is being built by Universal Robina Corporation, a leading food company, and will cost some US$35 million. Read ››

Indian wind energy in trouble

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Growth of 1250% from 2000-2010 in jeopardy. A report from Climate Policy Initiative, a U.S.-based global policy effectiveness analysis and advisory organization, said India faces significant infrastructure challenges that may derail otherwise good energy efficiency policies. Read ››

Honda will become first Japanese carmaker to sell solar power

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Power to come from solar panels atop its new factory complex in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture. Read ››

Japan to install world’s largest battery

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Will be used to develop a stable electricity supply generated by solar and wind power sources. Read ››

Japan adds 1,394 MW of clean energy capacity

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Some 95% of additional capacity came from solar energy. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Japan’s total combined new renewable energy capacity added between April 1, 2012, and January 31, 2013 reached 1,394 MW. Read ››

Philippine government must abandon coal fired energy

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Country should develop renewable energy sources to meet increasing power demand. Read ››

Philippines should invest more in solar power

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Lawmakers urge government to attain energy independence. They want the government to throw its support behind House Bill 5405 or the One Million Solar Roofs Act of 2011 that will encourage the growth of the solar power industry growth and lead to more jobs and lower electricity bills. Read ››

China and USA discuss peaceful uses of nuclear energy

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Eighth meeting discussed new issue areas for potential cooperation. The U.S. Read ››

India to double renewable energy capacity

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expects this capacity to hit 55,000 MW by 2017. Read ››

Saudi company to build polysilicon plant in Malaysia

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The US$1.6 billion plant will be one of Asia's largest. Read ››

Philippines to build second wind farm

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Will generate enough power to supply one million households. The $300 million “Burgos Wind Project “will have a capacity of 87 megawatts. Read ››

China Longyuan abandons Boco Rock wind farm project

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Won’t compete for a stake in massive Australian wind farm. Read ››

Philippines gets US$4.6 million EU clean energy grant

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Financial aid to assist the Philippines switch to sustainable consumption and production. Read ››

China is again top destination for clean energy investments

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Takes in US$65 billion from investors keen on solar, wind and other energy projects. Read ››

India turns to Germany for advanced RE technology

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Needs technology for grid integration of renewable energy and rooftop solar panels in urban areas. Read ››

India and Finland to explore solar energy applications

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Will focus on solar technology for oil and gas projects. Read ››

New Japanese solar plant to add 475 MW

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TeraSol to build photovoltaic power plant on the island of Ukushima. Read ››