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China Should Increase Solar Capacity as Smog Swallows Beijing
China Should Increase Solar Capacity as Smog Swallows Beijing
Chinese cities are experiencing their own version of the London fog of Victorian Britain. Smog in Beijing was at a record high this month, causing...
China to massively boost use of solar
Intends to increase solar power installations by 67% in 2015.
Japanese imports of Russian LNG jump 17%
Imports of thermal coal and crude oil also rise significantly.
Sinochem in first investment in US energy
Pays US$1.7 billion for 40% stake in shale oil firm
China urged to cut pollution from power plants
China was advised to adopt a strategy in reducing emissions from its coal-burning power plants.
China's power plants uses half of global coal consumption
China now burns nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined.
India has urgent need for more power
Also needs more renewable and nuclear energy.
Hong Kong to get tougher on pollution
Will take old commercial vehicles off the road.
No Chinese tariffs on polysilicon imports
Final decision on tariffs to be made on February 20.
Wind is third largest energy source in China
It now supplies 2% of China’s total energy needs.
World’s first 3rd generation nuclear plant nears completion
Project is the largest undertaken by China and the USA as partners.
Indian power plant to convert from diesel to gas-fired
Karnataka Power will convert a 128 MW diesel generating power plant to gas-fired station.
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Philippine utility to build four hydro plants
Sunwest Water and Electric Company Inc takes out US$98 million loan to finance project.
Tougher safety rules for Japan’s nuclear reactors
New safety measures to be finalized by July.
China and Russia to build floating nuclear power plants
Says these ship-borne plants are cheaper and easier to build.
More coal for China’s power stations
China's coal and electricity producers to use 56% more coal in 2013.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia