Environment
China to install over 10 GW in new solar capacity this year
China to install over 10 GW in new solar capacity this year
Will make China the world’s largest solar energy producer.
Wind power “best solution for Japan”
Hopes high for world’s first offshore wind farm.
Japan will become PV energy storage market leader
Market to reach US$2.8 billion over next five years.
IAEA probe team to investigate radioactive water leak at Fukushima
Massive buildup of radioactive water a dangerous problem.
Toshiba markets energy meters in Europe
Devices will help Europeans manage power use.
Newest Philippine wind farm to come online in September 2014
Will generate 81 MW.
Malaysia needs to diversify energy sources
Necessary to ensure security of energy supplies.
China’s PV panel makers are profitable once more
Follows two years of losses.
Radioactive water at Fukushima can kill people
Danger from radioactive water rises by 18 times.
China pledges more support for renewable energy
Intent on curbing air pollution.
Ten groups bid for management of massive Philippine power producer
Unified Leyte Geothermal plant has a combined capacity of 600 MW.
China’s power capacity could double by 2030
Most of capacity to come from renewables.
China might impose new tax on heavy polluters
Part of effort to slash energy consumption.
China launches 12 measures to attain green targets
Already behind schedule set by 12th Five-year Plan.
Danger level of toxic water leak at Fukushima raised
Is now at Level 3 on a danger scale of 7.
Japan encouraging energy efficient apartments
Will launch an energy assessment system for apartments.
Indian president calls for broader energy security measures
Current energy resources are inadequate.
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