In Focus
India's first green building uses SunPower solar panels
Rooftop solar system provides 930 kW.
Malaysia claims leadership in renewable energy
Says Malaysia at the forefront in Southeast Asia.
China bans new coal-fired plants in Beijing and two key regions
Latest effort to curb unabated air pollution.
State-owned Chinese firm buys into Enemalta Corporation
Gives Chinese firm EU foothold in producing PV systems.
Japan will become PV energy storage market leader
Market to reach US$2.8 billion over next five years.
China Power planning solar projects in three provinces
Will add to its total installed solar capacity of 100 MW.
China invests US$5 billion in giant Kazakh oil project
Kashagan is the world's largest oil discovery in 50 years.
China and Turkmenistan to cooperate on energy projects
Intend to be long-term, stable and reliable energy partners.
Samsung considers investing in Vietnam
Is targeting power sector
Construction of mega-solar power plant in Japan begins
Plant will generate 11.7 MW.
New Korea combined cycle power plant comes online
It’s the most efficient fossil-fired power plant in Asia.
China will increase power rates to subsidize green energy
New rates will start from September 25.
China’s PV panel makers are profitable once more
Follows two years of losses.
China’s power capacity could double by 2030
Most of capacity to come from renewables.
EC hits China for “massive illegal” subsidies to Chinese PV makers
But will not impose punitive duties.
India to push ahead with 18 power projects
Needed to jumpstart economic growth and restore investor confidence.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia