Environment
New Zealand energy saving program exceeds targets
Program insulates 235,000 homes.
South Korea blasts Japan for radioactive water leak cover-up at Fukushima
Government minister delivers scathing condemnation.
China’s solar panels makers to receive tax breaks
This despite massive overcapacity and weak demand.
IMEM commercial operations begin 26 Nov
Launch was on 26 Sept.
Ming Yang wins wind turbine contract at offshore wind farm
Will supply 29 SCD wind turbines.
World solar power growth outpaces wind for the first time
Driven by plunge in new wind energy capacity.
ADB funds Indian renewable energy transmission system
Will provide US$500 million for this project.
Philippines set to double solar power capacity this year
Will exceed 5 MW from 2 MW.
China needs effective solutions for energy hunger
Uses up one fifth of global coal consumption.
India’s coal minister says India should use more coal
Coal to supply over half of India’s energy needs.
Thailand now accepting applications for solar power FIT
Plans to generate 3 GW from solar energy.
ASEAN could derive 70% of its energy from green sources
Greenpeace report says this could occur by 2050. Greenpeace believes that by 2050, green energy could account for 70% of the electricity generation...
Power-Gen Asia opens October 2 in Bangkok
Will focus on power generation and alternative energy. Power-Gen Asia and Renewable Energy World Asia will open at the Impact Exhibition and...
India to double solar power capacity
Will build a 4 GW solar farm to attain this aim. State-run companies including Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd...
Japan attains solar power milestone
Becomes one of only five countries with 10 GW solar capacity.
Coal to power China’s push for more electricity
Hydropower will come second.
Commentary
Exploring clean, renewable energy sources to meet Southeast Asia’s energy demands