In Focus

Fourth-generation plant to rise at Ruijin.

Goal is to save and use electricity more efficiently.

Goal is to save and use electricity more efficiently.

Coal the dominant energy source until 2035.

UK government gives go-ahead.

Will establish an LNG importers’ group.

It's the first agreement between a US state and China.

Not an opportunity in disguise but a crisis, it says.

Bidding ends later this month.

“Ultra mega” plant will generate 4 GW.

This despite massive overcapacity and weak demand.

Plans to generate 3 GW from solar energy.

Greenpeace report says this could occur by 2050. Greenpeace believes that by 2050, green energy could account for 70% of the electricity generation for the 10 countries comprising the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This boost in green energy could also result in US$2.8 trillion worth of investment; US$2.7 trillion in fuel-cost savings and 1.1 million jobs by 2030, said the report entitled “Energy [R]evolution: A Sustainable Asean Energy Outlook.” The report also noted that 28% of the region's total population, or 160 million people, still had no access to electricity. Sven Teske, renewable energies director at Greenpeace International, said ASEAN countries have more than enough natural resources to become a leading player for clean, renewable energies. "Renewable energies are more competitive than coal, utilize indigenous local resources and create more employment," Teske said. "Using more renewables is now an advantage for the economy, not a burden and reduces their dependence on dirty, imported fossil fuels like oil and coal."

Acquires Japanese wind farm company.

Fund has capital of US$100 million.

China will build plant at Binh Thuan province.