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India to increase funding for renewable energy by 130%
India to increase funding for renewable energy by 130%
The rising cost of coal has been a godsend for India’s renewable energy industry.
Sumitomo yet to make investment decision for Indonesia
Sumitomo Corp is merely conducting feasibility studies but has not made any investment decision on energy projects in Indonesia.
Bosch committed to solar plant investment in Malaysia
Bosch will continue the construction of the solar energy plant in Penang, Malaysia at a later date.
Indonesia to hike electricity prices
Indonesians will pay more for electricity beginning April to help plug the country’s widening budget deficit.
Power outages to slow down China’s economy
China’s insatiable appetite for electricity plus a lack of coal are setting the stage for crippling power outages this year.
Australia reopens bidding for NSW solar project
Australia has reopened a solar funding bid to AGL Energy, TRUenergy and Suntech Power for the Moree solar farm in NSW.
Japan denies reports of April reactor restart
Japan's trade minister corrected reports that two reactors will be restarted around April, saying they have not set deadlines to resume operations.
More green needed by India
India stands to gain immensely should it pursue a more aggressive path towards renewable energy.
Malaysia's TNB to build Bangladesh's $2.5 B coal-fired power plant
Tenaga Nasional Bhd is targeting to develop a 1,400-megawatt coal-based power plant in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh worth US$2.5 billion.
GVK Power to acquire thermal power plants in India
GVK Power is evaluating its option of acquiring two thermal power plants under construction in India by developers facing financial constraints.
China is now the sun for the world’s photovoltaic industry
A leading photovoltaic firm acknowledges China is now at the center of the industry.
New Zealand to build subdivision into its largest solar project
A subdivision is set to become New Zealand's largest solar-powered housing project. More than 2000 homes in Christchurch will be fitted with renewable energy systems that will provide a quarter of their hot water and electricity needs.
Indonesia's PLN pursues geothermal supplies
PLN is eyeing a 50 percent stake in PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy to speed up geothermal supplies to PLN.
Goldwind gets more money for wind energy projects
Despite stiffening competition, China’s second-largest wind-turbine maker has taken out a multi-billion dollar loan to gain an edge over the competition.
Malaysia to choose builder of combined-cycle power plants soon
Malaysia next month will announce a shortlist of companies vying to build a series of more efficient combined-cycle power plants throughout the country.
Philippine power sector remains addicted to coal
The importation and local production of coal in the Philippines is on the rise.
Sinovel expects halved profits from wind turbine sales
The wind will be blowing the wrong way for Sinovel Wind Group Company, China’s biggest wind-turbine maker.