Environment
Chinese energy consumption jumped 3.9% in 2012
Coal accounts for 66.4% of the total energy consumed.
Korean firms transfer energy-related IT to developing nations
KT Corporation and Korea Power Exchange are the newest companies to join this effort.
Korea investing more in renewable energy test beds
Some US$63 million to go to various RE test beds.
Wind overtakes nuclear power in China
Wind farms generated 2% more electricity than nuclear power plants in 2012.
Renewable energy generation soars in China
Rises 30.3% to 968 billion kilowatt hours in 2012.
Environmentalists oppose location of Rampal power plant
The relocation of the proposed 1,320 MW Rampal coal-fired power plant is beiing demanded by environmentalists.
Hanwha confirms plans to produce solar modules
Its optimistic domestic demand for solar modules will increase.
South Korea’s renewable energy industry to remain stagnant
Experts cite lack of government support as reason for weak growth.
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.
China to impose carbon tax
A set of new taxation policies designed to preserve the environment will be imposed by China.
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.
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.
Australia to build largest solar power plant
Kalgoorlie is set to become the site of Australia biggest photovoltaic power plant.