In Focus
Renewables to account for 20% of China’s electricity by 2020
An ambitious government is key.
Renewables to account for 20% of China’s electricity by 2020
An ambitious government is key.
Asia-Pacific is shifting towards sourcing energy outside the region
Crude oil, coal, and gas imports have doubled.
BYD launches test-run of electric bus in Bangalore, India
It will be tried for 3 months.
Japan nuke restart may revive uranium at LNG's expense: Fitch
Find out why they think so.
Malaysia's Sustainable Energy Development Authority injected with RM325m
After the 1.6% revised surcharge.
Tata Capital unveils solar-panelled forest in India
This is for renewable energy promotion.
Chinese power plants found 'seriously exceeding pollution discharge limits'
Here are other findings.
CNOOC eyes shutting down renewable energy subsidiary
Find out what caused this.
220 MW gas-based power plant all set to kickoff in India
Cost is predicted to be around $16m.
Hong Kong's 2014 power tariffs get go ahead
Rate for CLP Power to rise 3.9%.
Chinese power equipment makers to face fierce price wars
Negative stance on this sector out.
Singapore's largest-ever solar installation to be completed this year
REC to supply the solar panels.
Japan approves first power industry reforms
Reforms will weaken monopolies of regional power utilities.
Singapore test runs first tidal turbine system
Intends to test feasibility of using tidal energy to generate electricity.
Vietnam advances nuclear plant construction program
More committed to meeting growing energy needs with nuclear power.
Japan opens its largest solar power plant
The Kagoshima Nanatsujima Mega Solar Plant has a capacity of 70 MW.
Energy demand in China slowing down
This due to “greener” economic growth.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises