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US firms hunting for Philippine partners in energy business
US firms hunting for Philippine partners in energy business
Trade mission to visit the Philippines.
Philippine government sees end to power crisis in Mindanao
Some 800 MW of additional to come on stream by 2017.
Germany extends US$534 million loan for Indonesian geothermal projects
Development sites identified in Aceh.
India and Chile partnering in renewable energy
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.
Indian solar power capacity to rise 30%
Tamil Nadu to provide an additional 700 MW.
Malaysia field testing Chinese electric bus
Wants to encourage Malaysians to use public transport more.
Germany funding India’s “Green Energy Corridors”
Commits US$334 million in low interest loans.
German solar power experts to assist Philippine projects
Delegation from seven German companies to visit Manila.
SGCC orders 28 MW PV modules from Yingli Energy
Will power SGCC’s largest solar project in China.
Indian RE projects receive EU loan
European Investment Bank investing US$53 million.
India's first green building uses SunPower solar panels
Rooftop solar system provides 930 kW.
Chinese keen on energy sector investments in Pakistan
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.
China’s electricity use jumps to 1-1/2-year high
Rose 13.7% on-year in August.
Malaysia claims leadership in renewable energy
Says Malaysia at the forefront in Southeast Asia.
Philippine government to repair substation of key hydropower dam
Substation is 60-years old.
GE moves machines to the cloud
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Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy