Staff Reporter
Massive global demand for Japanese thermal power plants
Japanese manufacturers have increased exports to meet rising demand.
Japan to install world’s largest battery
Will be used to develop a stable electricity supply generated by solar and wind power sources.
Japan adds 1,394 MW of clean energy capacity
Some 95% of additional capacity came from solar energy.
APC Group being restructured into energy holding company
Will control all energy-related assets of Henry Sy, the Philippines’ richest individual.
Ayala power company to do four power projects
AC Energy Holdings Inc commits US$325 million in equity investments for the projects.
Philippine government must abandon coal fired energy
Country should develop renewable energy sources to meet increasing power demand.
San Miguel power subsidiary wants government incentives
Needs perks to build two coal-fired power plants.
Philippines should invest more in solar power
Lawmakers urge government to attain energy independence.
China and USA discuss peaceful uses of nuclear energy
Eighth meeting discussed new issue areas for potential cooperation.
India to double renewable energy capacity
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expects this capacity to hit 55,000 MW by 2017.
Saudi company to build polysilicon plant in Malaysia
The US$1.6 billion plant will be one of Asia's largest.
Philippines to build second wind farm
Will generate enough power to supply one million households.
China Longyuan abandons Boco Rock wind farm project
Won’t compete for a stake in massive Australian wind farm.
Philippines gets US$4.6 million EU clean energy grant
Financial aid to assist the Philippines switch to sustainable consumption and production.
China is again top destination for clean energy investments
Takes in US$65 billion from investors keen on solar, wind and other energy projects.
India turns to Germany for advanced RE technology
Needs technology for grid integration of renewable energy and rooftop solar panels in urban areas.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy