Environment
Hanwha confirms plans to produce solar modules
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.
China, US lead world in new wind power capacity
Together account for 58% of total.
Alstom to supply wind turbines for Eurus wind farm in Japan
Alstom will supply 10 of its wind turbines for the wind farm at Kawazu.
Hong Kong needs to be more energy efficient
Buildings should be more energy efficient to save power to help transform Hong Kong into a low carbon city.
Japan to beef up transmission system
Upgrade triggered by plan to triple wind power capacity.
Coal stocks up in China
Large drop in electricity consumption leads to large coal inventories.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia