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Chinese building four hydroelectric plants in Cambodia

The first has been completed and will limit power shortages and cut reliance on diesel-fueled electricity.

Chinese building four hydroelectric plants in Cambodia

The first has been completed and will limit power shortages and cut reliance on diesel-fueled electricity.

Thailand looks to Malaysia for power

Thailand will ask Malaysia to supply 200MW of electricity.

Increased use of biomass power proposed for Australia

The Australian Greens is calling for investment in clean energy infrastructure.

Chinese energy consumption jumped 3.9% in 2012

Coal accounts for 66.4% of the total energy consumed.

Coal Still Part of Australia’s Power Mix Until 2035

A study by the University of Queensland released on Tuesday said that Australia would have to include coal in its power

China to invest more in ASEAN hydropower

More Chinese investments in hydropower will be made by China in ASEAN.

Clean coal-fired plants suggested for Thailand

Coal-fired power plants were forwarded as solutions to address Thailand's power woes. 

India loses appetite for clean energy

Demand for renewable energy credits drop 16% in January from December.

Australia to build largest solar power plant

Kalgoorlie is set to become the site of Australia biggest photovoltaic power plant.

Indonesia to regulate exports of palm kernel shells

Government says shells are necessary for operation of more biomass power plants.

Areva-designed Indian nuke project opposed for cost, safety issues

An EPR reactor supply agreement with Areva for the Jaitapur nuclear power plant is being opposed.

Indian lender cuts rates for RE projects

Power Finance Corporation cuts lending rates for renewable energy power plants by 50 basis points.

China, India, Japan, Australia to push Asia-Pacific solar demand

The Asia Pacific region is forecasted to grow to 13.5GW in 2013.

NPD Solarbuzz: Asia Pacific solar demand to grow 50% in 2013

90% of APAC regional demand is concentrated in only four key countries, China, India, Japan and Australia.

Japan to beef up transmission system

Upgrade triggered by plan to triple wind power capacity.

Asian solar capacity growth pushes global total to 101GW

Solar power capacity growth in China and Japan largely helped push global capacity to 101 gigawatts in 2012.