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When solar capacity and demand meet in 2015
When solar capacity and demand meet in 2015
Oversupply increased in 2012 as global production capacity rose 10 GW while demand rose less than 3 GW as Chinese manufacturers, such as Yingli, which added 600 MW, and Trina, which added 500 MW of capacity in 2012, continue to increase capacity.
Exploring the perfect market for energy and energy transition in Asia (Part 1)
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Vietnamese nuclear plant workers to train in Russia
Some 2,000 Vietnamese will go to Russia beginning this year.
Meralco to buy Singaporean power company
Partners with Hong Kong's First Pacific Company Ltd in takeover.
Small Philippine hydropower producers hunting for investments
Will need US$1 billion to implement several projects.
What Asia should learn from Latin America about PV net metering
The deployment of PV has seen a dramatic increase in the last decade and is poised to take over wind in this decade as wind reaches its “easy-to-reach” potential and solar is barely starting to penetrate the generation mix worldwide.
Smart grid necessary for the Philippines
Meralco claims technology is smart solution for expensive energy.
Marubeni looks to supply natural gas to the Philippines
Proposal, however, depends on Philippines building necessary infrastructure.
Pertamina looking for foreign partners
Indonesia’s state-owned energy firm wants to gain experience for further expansion.
LED lighting could save 50% of Taiwan’s energy by 2030
The key is full adoption of LED lighting across the country.
India provides US$145 million incentive for wind energy
Funding expected to re-ignite growth in moribund sector.
Japan’s nuclear safety standards too costly
Complying with new rules will cost US$10.9 billion.
Eni to explore for shale oil in Vietnam
Signs JV agreement with state-owned PetroVietnam for exploration projects.
Fifth Japanese utility asks for power rate increase
Shikoku Electric Power Company wants a 10.94% electricity rate hike.
More access to Japan’s electricity grid needed
This to boost boost renewable energy use.
Saudi Arabia approves deal on nuclear cooperation with China
Deal will advance Saudi plans for its own nuclear power program.
China defers three nuclear plants
Cites massive expense as reason for shutdown.
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