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Will investigate alleged US subsidies for renewable energy firms.China has launched an investigation into American government policy and subsidy support for renewable energy after the USA decided to probe the alleged dumping of Chinese-made solar panels in the USA.China's solar industry association earlier asked Beijing to launch an anti-dumping and subsidy probe into imports of U.S. polysilicon, the raw material used to make solar cells.The tit-for-tat investigations highlight rising trade tensions between China and the USA, with analysts warning of more protectionism amid weak global economic growth.A Chinese government announcement said the Ministry of Commerce has decided to initiate a trade barrier investigation into policy support and subsidies for the U.S. renewable energy sector.It said Chinese companies claim the U.S. policies are in effect a trade barrier against Chinese renewable energy exports to the USA. The Chinese RE companies argue that these US policies violated the US commitments under World Trade Organization rules.The US policies are also an unreasonable barrier and restriction on China's renewable energy industry, reducing the competitiveness of Chinese products in the USA.

Continues to restructure its loans.

Some 800 MW of additional to come on stream by 2017.

Development sites identified in Aceh.

Both exploring greater opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. India and Chile have agreed to cooperate more in renewable energy following a meeting in the Chilean capital of Santiago between Chilean Energy Minister Jorge Bunster and Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy. Dr. Abdullah visited Chile along with a high-level delegation to explore greater opportunities for cooperation and collaboration between Indian and Chile. He said India plans to add over 30 GW of renewable energy to its energy mix in the next five years. He also focused on the success of India’s wind program and the significant cost reductions in solar energy achieved through the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Bunster said Chile is almost entirely dependent on imports for its energy needs and is extremely keen to diversify its energy mix by introducing a large component of renewables. Chile has considerable potential in wind, hydro, solar and geothermal energy. Bunster expressed his government's desire to set up a 50 MW Solar thermal generating capacity in the north of the country.

Commits US$334 million in low interest loans.

Delegation from seven German companies to visit Manila.

European Investment Bank investing US$53 million.

Rose 13.7% on-year in August.

Substation is 60-years old.

Reform to focus on breaking-up regional utilities.

Total PV sales by Japanese companies also rise.

Will make China the world’s largest solar energy producer.

Acquires a majority stake in Vijai Electricals.

Deregulation boosting number of electricity providers.

Hopes high for world’s first offshore wind farm.