Staff Reporter
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.
China pledges US$6 billion for Pakistan’s renewable energy sector
Will help Pakistan deal with a stubborn energy crisis.
Construction of South Australia's largest wind farm begins
Turbines have been delivered to the wind farm at Snowtown.
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