Environment
China grants subsidies to makers of electric vehicles
China grants subsidies to makers of electric vehicles
Subsidies will be given from 2013 to 2015.
France eager to invest in India’s renewable energy sector
Expands relationship in conventional energy.
India approves rules for shale gas exploration
New policy covers shale gas and oil exploration. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates show that India could have as much as 96...
India to build 16 pressurized heavy water reactors
Plans to derive 63,000 MWe from nuclear power by 2032. The Department of Atomic Energy said the average annual availability of Indian nuclear power...
Japan’s dependence on renewable energy rising
Japan’s “zero nuclear power” state accelerating development of renewable energy. As a result, the total amount of grid-connected installations may...
Malaysia launches investment fund for clean energy projects
Fund has capital of US$100 million.
What you don't know about the Ring of Fire
Bandung 1955, the Non-Aligned Movement, Sukarno, Nehru, Tito, Nasser, etc. – like leaves from a sepia photo album faded as time moved on. Yet in the...
China hits back at USA for anti-dumping probe
Will investigate alleged US subsidies for renewable energy firms.China has launched an investigation into American government policy and subsidy...
Asia can take a starring role in war against carbon
The world can no longer afford to be intimidated by the magnitude of the climate crisis, nor into believing that we must choose between economic...
Germany extends US$534 million loan for Indonesian geothermal projects
Development sites identified in Aceh.
Indian solar power capacity to rise 30%
Tamil Nadu to provide an additional 700 MW.
Malaysia field testing Chinese electric bus
Wants to encourage Malaysians to use public transport more.
Chinese keen on energy sector investments in Pakistan
Delegation affirms broad interest in Pakistani renewable energy. A group of Chinese businessman from the Sichuan Chamber of International Commerce...
Malaysia claims leadership in renewable energy
Says Malaysia at the forefront in Southeast Asia.
Japan to enhance energy development in Turkmenistan
Will use advanced Japanese technology to do so.
China receives Finnish aid to develop biofuels
Effort is part of the "Beautiful Beijing" project.
India and Japan meet to discuss RE future
Ongoing forum seeks to increase technology cooperation.
Commentary
Exploring clean, renewable energy sources to meet Southeast Asia’s energy demands