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China signs green agreements with the EU
China signs green agreements with the EU
The European Union has signed a finance agreement with China that will help the latter's transition to a low-carbon economy.
China to have a renewable energy holiday
China will celebrate a "National Low Carbon Day" beginning June 2013.
Worsening water shortage threatens China's power sector
An increasing scarcity of water threatens to hinder the flow of electric power needed by the huge Chinese economy for growth.
China to double solar capacity to more than 40GW
China is attempting to restore growth in the weak solar power market by installing more solar panels domestically.
China wind power capacity rising
Newly installed wind power capacity will see up to 19 gigawatts added to China’s grid this year.
China prospecting for oil in Arab countries
China National Petroleum Corporation, the largest oil and gas firm in China, has invested in 22 oil and gas projects in Arab countries.
China to invest US$39.5B in PV during 2011-15
China will invest around US$39.5 billion in domestic solar power generation between 2011 and 2015.
Exploring ocean wave energy for climate management
Asia’s growth as international manufacturing powerhouse is in part due to low apparent energy prices, worker cost, and open-ended materials procurement. The greatest profit driver has been consistent exclusion of environmental true costs associated with handling carbon and nuclear-based emissions and waste.
Solar investment target set at US$39.5 billion
China expects investments in solar power to hit US$39.5 billion by 2015 and a huge rise in the sector’s employment.
Hawaii and China to partner in clean energy
Hawaiian Governor Neil Abercrombie and Secretary General Xu Hubin of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade have signed an agreement to jointly pursue clean energy projects.
China in huge RE investment in Estonia
Jilin New Energy Investment Company Ltd plans to invest US$168 million in renewable energy projects in the Republic of Estonia in the Baltic Sea region.
China shifting to higher quality turbines: Vestas
China’s wind park developers are now seeking higher-quality turbines rather than just picking the cheapest machines.
Solar investment target set at US$39.5 billion
China expects investments in solar power to hit US$39.5 billion by 2015 and a huge rise in the sector’s employment.
China's wind power push not profitable for producers
Wind power developers could not yet benefit from China's scheme ordering electricity distributors to source up to 15 percent from renewable energy.
Chinese energy investments sustaining Cambodia's economy
Cambodia has praised China for the massive energy investments that have become key to its sustainable social and economic development.
China to become No. 1 in smart grid market
China is expected to become the world's leading smart grid components market with a value of US$1.43 trillion.
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