In Focus

China plans spending US$294 billion on renewable energy

Will also be part of efforts to counter climate change.

More charging stations for EVs to rise in Japan

Four major Japanese car makers agree to do so.

China, India to become world’s top energy users by 2040

Will account for half the world's total energy increase.

Australians strongly support distributed electricity generation

High electricity prices make technology more attractive.

China aims for 35 GW solar power capacity by 2015

Will have to add 10 GW over the next three years.

8 in 10 Japanese say nuclear disaster looms

Over half, however, believe reactors should be restarted.

India crafting long-term national energy policy

Committee of Secretaries met yesterday to discuss plan.

India claims energy self-sufficiency by 2030

Also aims for complete end to oil imports that same year.

World clean energy investments rise 22% in Q2

Higher spending in China and the US counteracts slump.

NTPC building third solar power plant

Lessens risk of fuel shortages at its coal-fired plants.