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All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power

All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power

Sweden’s Ikea International Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, will outfit all its buildings in China with solar photovoltaic panels over the next three years.

Japan’s solar FIT to be announced this week

Japan’s new and generous feed-in tariff offers the world’s solar power developers a chance to profit in a stagnant market.

China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions

The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.

Japanese firms to build massive solar power project in Canada

When completed, the solar project will have a combined output capacity of over 100,000 kilowatts.

Azerbaijan offers investment in Pakistan's power sector

The government of Azerbaijan expressed its willingness to invest in Pakistan's power sector, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Japan approves two reactor restarts

Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition.

Saudi Prince interested to invest in Bangladesh's power sector

Saudi Arabia is interested to invest in Bangladesh, including its power sector.

Westinghouse to build nuclear power plant in India

Westinghouse will construct AP1000 nuclear power plants at the Mithivirdi site in Gujarat, India.

KEPCO wants more nuclear deals

Korea Electric Power Corp. CEO Kim Joong-kyum is hoping to win other large contracts to build nuclear facilities.

Indonesia to expand direct appointments for geothermal concessions

The Indonesian government will expand use of the direct appointment mechanism to award geothermal concessions.

Reliance to commission 300 MW wind capacity

Reliance Power plans to establish 300 MW of new wind capacity in India within a year.

Weak economy dampens industrial power growth in China

Despite an increase in total power consumption, industrial electricity use in China remains weak.

China's power shortages set to ease

Increasing hydropower output and slowing economy will help ease China's power shortages this summer.

New center to foster low carbon technologies in Asia

A technology finance hub in Manila should help spur investments in clean technologies.

Vietnam establishes 3 power generation firms

Three power generation companies in Vietnam will be established s to take over electricity generating plants directly under the Electricity of Vietnam.

Vietnam's electricity loss at $310.4M in Jan-May

Vietnam's total electricity loss in the first five months of this year is estimated at $310.4 million by the Electricity of Vietnam Group.

Vietnam's Ly Son Island to get grid connection

The government of Vietnam will spend around US$14.4 million USD to connect of central Quang Ngai province’s Ly Son island to the national grid.