Environment

Wind overtakes nuclear power in China

Wind farms generated 2% more electricity than nuclear power plants in 2012.

Renewable energy generation soars in China

Rises 30.3% to 968 billion kilowatt hours in 2012.

Environmentalists oppose location of Rampal power plant

The relocation of the proposed 1,320 MW Rampal coal-fired power plant is beiing demanded by environmentalists. 

Hanwha confirms plans to produce solar modules

Its optimistic domestic demand for solar modules will increase.

South Korea’s renewable energy industry to remain stagnant

Experts cite lack of government support as reason for weak growth.

Japan to help build nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Both countries sign an agreement that could pave the way for more nuclear plants in the future.

Two Japanese offshore wind turbines to come online

The government is partnering with TEPCO and J-Power to run the turbines.

China to impose carbon tax

A set of new taxation policies designed to preserve the environment will be imposed by China.

Cameron urges more green technologies during visit to India

Among those with British Prime Minister David Cameron are a number of green companies and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker.

India loses appetite for clean energy

Demand for renewable energy credits drop 16% in January from December.

Japan and Kazakhstan discuss energy cooperation

Republic of Kazakhstan interested in renewable energy technologies.

Philippine PV market is small but growing

Currently has a cumulative capacity totaling over 5 MW.

Australia to build largest solar power plant

Kalgoorlie is set to become the site of Australia biggest photovoltaic power plant.

Hongyanhe nuclear power station comes online

The nuclear plant will generate 45 billion kilowatt hours yearly for northeast China.

Japan’s LNG consumption stays at peak levels

January consumption is second largest on record.