Environment

Check out how our global energy system has evolved (Part 1)

We live in interesting times. Our world civilisation is experiencing an accelerating and dynamic change. Through technology, through innovation and...

New Japanese PM favors nuclear power

Shinzo Abe says he will re-open or build nuclear power plants.

China tops the world in wind and hydro power

China's installed wind capacity grew 28x in the last six years.

China to subsidize renewable energy by $1.4B

Chinese grid companies who get power from renewable sources will receive US$1.4 billion in subsidies.

China expects plunge in solar products exports

Cites ongoing trade disputes as the reason.

Wanxiang acquires A123

Bankrupt American maker of advanced batteries falls to China for US$257 billion.

China wants 41 nuclear reactors by 2015

Says a Fukushima-type disaster a remote possibility.

China, Kazakhstan to cooperate more on energy

Chinese five-point proposal outlines future cooperation with Kazakhstan.

Tamil Nadu to begin using solar power

Issues tender for solar projects with a capacity of 1 gigawatt.

India, USA open solar research center

Launch SERIIUS to foster collaboration.

US and Chinese solar giants do business

First demonstration project to benefit both firms.

Russia, China approve energy pacts

Sign four agreements on energy cooperation.

India will double renewable energy capacity

Goal is to have a total capacity of 56,267 MW by 2017.

China to pay renewable energy subsidies

Payments will only cover seven months, however.

China and Israel to work together on renewable energy

Israel looks to more cooperation in solar, wind and methanol technology.