Staff Reporter
Gujarat bids for India’s first geothermal power plant
Gujarat bids for India’s first geothermal power plant
Among four states competing for geothermal power.
Chinese firm to supply Punjab with electricity
Some 2,400 MW will be generated over three years.
Hanergy to acquire US thin film solar company
Will be its third such acquisition.
China approves subsidy for distributed solar power pilot projects
Subsidy is RMB0.42 (US$0.07) a kilowatt hour.
Punjab awards solar projects totaling 250 MW
Will invest up to US$500 million in projects.
Work on Energy Smart Grid City Malacca to begin 2014
Will transform Malacca into Asia’s first smart grid city.
India faces weak renewable energy investments
But only in the short-term.
Malaysia expands and extends palm biodiesel program
Will promote Malaysia as leading country in renewable fuels.
China gets “tough” on air pollution anew
Issues most comprehensive plan to control air pollution.
Australians strongly support distributed electricity generation
High electricity prices make technology more attractive.
Solar energy can meet New Delhi's power needs
Can provide up to 16% of the capital’s energy.
Philippines to link Visayas and Mindanao power grids
Rushing completion of feasibility study for this plan.
South Korea reports lower energy imports in Q2
Despite lower commodity prices.
Fukushima nuclear plant emitting radioactive water into Pacific Ocean
TEPCO finally admits danger.
China aims for 35 GW solar power capacity by 2015
Will have to add 10 GW over the next three years.
Taiwan's Interior Minister visiting Japan for nuclear energy talks
Meeting with officials from Japanese regulatory agencies.
China becomes first country to reach 3 GW solar energy record
Milestone represents a major achievement for China.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy