Environment
Finland commits funds for Indonesia green energy projects
Finland commits funds for Indonesia green energy projects
Finland has awarded an Indonesian consortium US$218,000 to develop green energy generation facilities.
Indika Energy funds coal expansion projects
Indonesian coal producer PT Indika Energy Tbk will use a US$110 million loan to finance its expansion plans this year.
Indonesia boosting renewable energy incentives
Indonesia says it will support renewable energy developers with incentives in its drive to source 25% of its energy from renewable sources.
China to receive more uranium for its nuclear reactors
A new inter-governmental agreement will boost Canada’s exports of uranium to China.
Indonesians and Chinese to build 200MW solar plant
A partnership among Indonesian and Chinese solar developers intends to build a US$600 million solar power plant in eastern Indonesia.
Japanese village goes 100% solar power
A tiny Japanese village becomes the poster child for Japan’s bid to divorce itself from nuclear energy.
Brunei to balance fossil fuel with renewable energy
Brunei Darussalam wants a balancing of energy mix in fossil fuels and renewable energy to achieve the 45 percent reduction target in energy intensity...
China’s clean energy investments almost double
Chinese firms invested US$18.3 billion in clean energy projects in the second quarter to top other countries.
India to ramp up solar power production
India could install 40 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2022, or twice the government target.
Ming Yang Wind Power takes aim at Vestas
China’s largest wind turbine maker offers to buy the world’s largest wind turbine maker for up to US$1.97 billion.
Japan determined to use more renewable energy
Japan will create a US$628 billion “green energy market” to push the development of renewable energy.
Indonesia to build a US$100 million wind farm
This will be the country's largest wind farm consisting of 16 to 33 wind turbines.
China to fund huge Argentinian wind farm
A US$3 billion loan from China and Chinese wind turbines will be used to build Latin America’s largest wind power project.
Geothermal energy could help meet Indonesia’s energy targets
Indonesia’s geothermal energy potential stands at 29 gigawatts, enough to meet the needs of its most populous islands.
Chinese and Indian firms join forces in huge wind energy project
Renewable energy projects are to be built in India with a total capacity of 2.5 gigawatts.
Japan launches nationwide energy conservation campaign
The government aims to cut electric consumption by between 5% and 15% until September 7.
India faces massive power crisis
Some 40% of India does not have electric power and for those portions that do have electricity, a power crisis is approaching.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia