In Focus
Chinese solar panel imports to be hit by painful tariffs
The European Union’s tariffs will range from 37.3% to 67.9%.
Chinese solar panel imports to be hit by painful tariffs
The European Union’s tariffs will range from 37.3% to 67.9%.
Thai company to build Myanmar’s largest solar plant
Plant will also be the third-largest plant of its kind in the world.
Top Philippine geothermal power producer expanding overseas
Has allotted US$40 million for geothermal projects in Chile, Peru and Indonesia.
Taiwan won’t buy electricity from the mainland
Says this is out of the question and will remain so for a long time.
EU will impose hefty duties on Chinese solar panels
Provisional punitive import duties to come into force on June 6.
Japan and France win Turkey nuclear deal
Turkey picks Japanese-French alliance to build its second nuclear power .
Tata Power boosts total clean energy capacity to 873MW
Commissions 21MW wind project in Rajasthan.
Lockheed Martin to build China’s first OTEC plant
First commercial scale OTEC Plant to be built off the coast of southern China.
Taiwan could face power rationing by 2018
Government says this is possible if fourth nuclear power plant is scrapped.
First bio-fuel test flight by Chinese airline successful
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Ltd A320 uses a new palm oil-based bio-fuel.
Asia’s RE capacity to hit 535 GW by 2020
China to lead renewable energy capacity increase.
Singapore energy efficiency measures for industry take effect
Mandatory energy management requirements are for large industrial companies.
Indonesia to launch 36 solar projects
Intends to invest US$103 million starting this year.
US funds Indonesian renewable energy project
US to provide US$332.5 million program to promote RE and economic development.
Indian wind energy in trouble
Growth of 1250% from 2000-2010 in jeopardy.
Massive global demand for Japanese thermal power plants
Japanese manufacturers have increased exports to meet rising demand.
Japan adds 1,394 MW of clean energy capacity
Some 95% of additional capacity came from solar energy.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises