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China Endorses Plan to Step Up Solar Power Demand After 2015
China Endorses Plan to Step Up Solar Power Demand After 2015
The Chinese government said it will accelerate the pace of solar power installations after 2015, part of a
China in talks to build five new reactors in UK-paper
Chinese nuclear firms are considering investing 35 billion pounds in building up to five new nuclear reactors
Malaysian Gov't identifies 7 sites for nuclear plants, say NGOs
A coalition today revealed that the government has secretly pushed for its nuclear power plants project and has preliminarily identified the potential sites for them, despite objections from the ground.
Pakistan ready for more Chinese solar energy investments
Pakistan assures China it will facilitate and support more Chinese investments in its solar energy sector.
Russia to finance 85% of India's Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project
Russia will provide $3.4 billion to finance up to 85% of works, supplies and services for Units 3 and 4 of Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project.
India formulates offshore wind energy policy
The Indian government is working on an Offshore Wind Energy policy.
India to ramp up solar power production
India could install 40 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2022, or twice the government target.
World's largest solar power plant to rise in Korea
Renault Samsung Motors will convert the parking lots and rooftops of its Busan factory into the world’s largest solar power plant.
China installs world's largest hydropower unit
China has completed the installation of the world's largest hydropower-generating unit and has now entered thetrial stage.
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.
China and Israel forge closer renewable energy ties
Executives from solar energy companies in both countries have met in an effort to increase business cooperation.
GE to supply infrastructure for Vietnam’s power sector
General Electric Company signs deals worth US$86 million to bolster Vietnam’s ailing power sector.
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.
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.
Global renewable generation to increase by 1,840TWh in 5 years: IEA
Renewable power generation is expected will continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to an IEA report.
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.
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