Staff Reporter

Japan to help build nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Both countries sign an agreement that could pave the way for more nuclear plants in the future.

Two Japanese offshore wind turbines to come online

The government is partnering with TEPCO and J-Power to run the turbines.

Philippine firm eyes loan for mini-hydro plants

SUWECO is now finalizing its P4.0 billion loan for the construction of four mini-hydro power plants.

Bangladesh to source 100MW from solid waste

Two separate power plants will soon generate 100MW electricity based on solid waste in Bangladesh.

Pakistan to determine upfront solar and wind tariff

Upfront tariff for solar and wind power projects in Pakistan will be ascertained by NEPRA.

China to impose carbon tax

A set of new taxation policies designed to preserve the environment will be imposed by China.

China to impose energy efficiency in metals industry

China hopes to save energy by reducing energy use in the nonferrous metals industry.

Cameron urges more green technologies during visit to India

Among those with British Prime Minister David Cameron are a number of green companies and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker.

US$19 billion needed for Philippine energy sector

Investments will go to projects that will ensure national energy security.

India loses appetite for clean energy

Demand for renewable energy credits drop 16% in January from December.

Japan and Kazakhstan discuss energy cooperation

Republic of Kazakhstan interested in renewable energy technologies.

Philippine PV market is small but growing

Currently has a cumulative capacity totaling over 5 MW.

Philippines among the most energy efficient Asian countries

Joins China, Japan, Singapore, and Korea among the top five.

Indian state protests construction of 3 Chinese dams

Arunachal Pradesh claims the dams on the Brahmaputra River will divert water away from it.

Australia to build largest solar power plant

Kalgoorlie is set to become the site of Australia biggest photovoltaic power plant.

Japan backs new shale program with US$10.75 billion

The Japanese government will give guarantees for projects that generate shale gas and other lower-cost energy supplies.