Staff Reporter
WWF slams New Zealand’s US$1 billion fossil fuel investment
WWF slams New Zealand’s US$1 billion fossil fuel investment
Says it’s dangerous for NZ’s future.
China to remain world’s largest wind market until 2020
This despite lower growth due to poor infrastructure.
South Korean firm to build Philippines’ largest solar power plant
Plant will power towns in Ilocos Norte province.
Solar boom threatens to overwhelm Japan’s power grid
More solar developers being denied access to grid.
China gives go ahead for its first floating LNG facility
Will be located at the eastern port city of Tianjin.
TEPCO plans to increase electricity rates again
Alternative to restarting its moribund nuclear plants.
China's July power consumption hits 495 billion kWh
It’s the fastest growth rate so far this year.
New Japanese turbine harnesses both wind and wave energy
Will be the first system of it kind to be tested.
South Korea bans air conditioning to cope with worsening power crisis
And this amid a scorching heat wave.
Thailand to raise biodiesel output target
Will also introduce new biodiesel blend.
Thailand pushing community solar power plant project
Is developing criteria for selecting project participants.
Macau to build power substations in old neighborhoods
Chooses eight sites to meet rising electricity demand.
Vestas to provide wind turbines for 50 MW wind farm in China
Project is in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
China and the UK to build solar energy laboratory
Seeks to overcome industry problems through technological innovation.
India restores wind farm subsidy
Expected to help wind turbine makers recover losses.
World’s highest wind farm rises in Tibet
Site is located 4,900 meters above the sea level.
Mumbai plans to build 10 waste-to-energy power plants
Each will process 1,000 metric tonnes of garbage.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy