Environment

Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.

China dead set on becoming world leader in cleantech

A new report outlines China’s determination to lead the world in cleantech or green technology.

TEPCO subsidiary acquires Australian wind farm

Tokyo Electric Power Company steps-up its move into renewable energy overseas.

China building world's largest capacity transmission line

A record-setting ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission line will transmit up to 8 million kW upon completion in 2014.

Canadian Solar to build plant in Japan

A leading Canadian solar module maker plans to steal a march on its competitors heading for Japan.

Natural gas sector in high growth mode in China

China’s energy price reforms and a pressing need to move away from coal is making natural gas a growth winner.

China considering quota system for renewable energy

Preventing a waste of renewable energy is behind China’s plan to protect this vital resource.

Nuclear-free Japan a boon for Chinese PV makers

With Japan seemingly on the road to minimizing nuclear power, the resulting void is a welcome opportunity for the Chinese.

Singapore's moves further towards green energy

Singapore’s ambition to become a cleantech hub receives a big boost.

Vietnam notes huge RE potential

Vietnam plans to generate 11% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050 from only 5% today.

China wins two wind power projects in Pakistan

China and Pakistan have signed two agreements to build two wind power projects in Pakistan’s Sindh province.

Sembcorp now a player in China’s wind industry

Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries acquires its first wind farms in China.

New Philippine geothermal plant starts building

The Philippines breaks ground for its first geothermal power plant in five years.

New Philippine geothermal plant starts building

The Philippines breaks ground for its first geothermal power plant in five years.

China slashes solar subsidy

A cut in the subsidy for demonstration sun-power projects threatens the viability of future solar projects in China.

China's newly installed wind capacity falls

Overcapacity and oversupply have dampened the growth of China’s wind power industry.

The electric car is more expensive and pollutes more?

To answer this question, we must understand what is behind the price and pollution.