Environment
New Zealand assists Philippine geothermal development
New Zealand assists Philippine geothermal development
New Zealand government scientists are to help in further developing geothermal energy in the Philippines.
Removing nuclear power “impossible” in Japan
Japan has to keep nuclear energy in its electricity mix to offset rising energy costs and a probable military conflict in Iran.
JinkoSolar wins PV bid for China Three Gorges
JinkoSolar Holding Company, Ltd, a Chinese solar power product manufacturer, has won a bid from China Three Gorges New Energy Corporation to supply...
Chinese expanding overseas energy projects portfolio
Chinese energy companies have secured foreign energy projects with a combined value of US$1.4 billion.
Incentives sought for green buildings in Vietnam
European energy efficiency consultants are urging Vietnam to push sustainability programs, including green buildings.
Japan carbon emissions tax to fund clean energy initiatives
Japan expects to derive additional revenues of some US$3.3 billion from a carbon emissions tax by 2016.
Australian uranium for Indian nuclear power plants
Australia will consider selling uranium to India during the ongoing state visit of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to India.
Chinese bitterly assail heavy US tariffs on solar panels
China condemned a US decision to impose high tariff duties Chinese solar energy products as a step that signals protectionism.
India and China still world leaders in renewable energy
China and India accounted for nearly 60% of the total new RE investments in developing countries.
Suzlon defaults on US$209 million debt
Suzlon Energy has been hit with India’s largest convertible bond default to the tune of US$209 million.
China to launch world's second largest ETS
China is set to run a pilot program of what will become the world's second largest Emissions Trading Scheme.
Solar energy dominates Japanese clean energy projects
Solar energy projects constitute 83% of clean energy projects recently approved by the Japanese government.
India and Japan reaffirm commitment to nuclear energy
India and Japan have agreed to cooperate to improve the safety of their civilian nuclear power plants.
More Japanese reactors to come online in 2013
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority says that the start-up of more idled nuclear reactors will not come until next year.
Terra Firma invests heavily in China’s renewable energy
A major British private equity firm is continuing its diversification into renewable energy by setting up a US$5 billion investment fund in China.
Vietnam notes renewable energy sites
Vietnam has identified locations suitable for green and renewable energy projects that foreign firms can invest in.
Philippine rooftop solar potential stagnant
The potential market for rooftop solar is placed at US$450 million annually but is almost completely untapped.
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