Staff Reporter

The world can no longer afford to be intimidated by the magnitude of the climate crisis, nor into believing that we must choose between economic prosperity and environmental security. Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges in human history, one that transcends national boundaries, income, ideology, ethnicity. But these challenges should be viewed as economic opportunities.

It's cost-effective in remote areas.

Trade mission to visit the Philippines.

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.

Tamil Nadu to provide an additional 700 MW.

Wants to encourage Malaysians to use public transport more.

Commits US$334 million in low interest loans.

Delegation from seven German companies to visit Manila.

Will power SGCC’s largest solar project in China.

European Investment Bank investing US$53 million.

Rooftop solar system provides 930 kW.

Delegation affirms broad interest in Pakistani renewable energy. A group of Chinese businessman from the Sichuan Chamber of International Commerce, one of the biggest trade bodies of China, arrived recently to explore investment opportunities in the Pakistani market. Chinese companies showed an interest in exploring Pakistan’s energy sector for investment in hydro-, solar- and wind-energy projects, said a statement by the chamber commerce. The Chinese said Pakistan could export more of its fruits to China by improving the quality of their packaging.

Rose 13.7% on-year in August.

Says Malaysia at the forefront in Southeast Asia.