In Focus
State-owned Chinese investor keen on four Pakistani energy projects
Projects include solar, wind and coal.
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.
India faces weak renewable energy investments
But only in the short-term.
Australians strongly support distributed electricity generation
High electricity prices make technology more attractive.
Fukushima nuclear plant emitting radioactive water into Pacific Ocean
TEPCO finally admits danger.
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.
China imposes heavy tariffs on US and Korean polysilicon
Punitive duties will begin on July 24.
India warns wind farms against wrong power forecasts
Government will fine erring producers.
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.
Renewable energy will become second largest energy source
Should overtake natural gas by 2018.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia