Environment

Japan launches nationwide energy conservation campaign

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.

China to build huge solar park in Chile

Two Chinese firms will begin building a 300 megawatt solar energy park in Chile this year.

Philippine firm to build two hydropower plants

Oriental Energy and Power Generation Corporation will invest some US$95 million to build two hydropower projects in the southern regions of the...

ICICI Bank gets US$80 million for RE loans

India’s ICICI Bank, Ltd has received loans from Japanese banks to finance its renewable energy projects.

Japan sets-up renewable energy infrastructure fund

A private asset manager will take charge of the fund, which will receive an initial capital of US$19 million from the Tokyo Metropolitan government.

Morgan Stanley enters Indian wind energy market

US global financial services firm Morgan Stanley will pay US$210 million for a majority stake in one of India's top wind energy firms.

Japan turns to LNG for more clean energy

Japan’s continuing effort to diversify away from nuclear energy has led it to develop liquefied natural gas as an alternative.

Leading Philippine power producer to build more hydro plants

Clean energy company First Gen Corporation intends to build two hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 600 megawatts.

Suzlon sells Chinese subsidiary to pay debts

Heavily indebted wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy, Ltd has sold its manufacturing subsidiary in China.

More energy efficiency needed for Vietnam’s development

Vietnam pledges to use energy more effectively and develop its energy network.

Japan to banish energy-hungry incandescent bulbs

Japan’s drive to stave-off a massive power shortfall this summer takes another route.

Japan approves feed-in tariff for renewable energy

Japan’s feed-in tariff or FIT is one of the highest in the world.

China and Denmark to boost trade in green technologies

The world’s former and current leaders in wind power decide to cooperate more to advance renewable energy.

All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power

Sweden’s Ikea International Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, will outfit all its buildings in China with solar photovoltaic panels over...

Japan’s solar FIT to be announced this week

Japan’s new and generous feed-in tariff offers the world’s solar power developers a chance to profit in a stagnant market.

China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions

The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.