Environment

Japan determined to use more renewable energy

Japan will create a US$628 billion “green energy market” to push the development of renewable energy.

Japan determined to use more renewable energy

Japan will create a US$628 billion “green energy market” to push the development of renewable energy.

Indonesia to build a US$100 million wind farm

This will be the country's largest wind farm consisting of 16 to 33 wind turbines.

China to fund huge Argentinian wind farm

A US$3 billion loan from China and Chinese wind turbines will be used to build Latin America’s largest wind power project.

Geothermal energy could help meet Indonesia’s energy targets

Indonesia’s geothermal energy potential stands at 29 gigawatts, enough to meet the needs of its most populous islands.

Chinese and Indian firms join forces in huge wind energy project

Renewable energy projects are to be built in India with a total capacity of 2.5 gigawatts.

Japan launches nationwide energy conservation campaign

The government aims to cut electric consumption by between 5% and 15% until September 7.

India faces massive power crisis

Some 40% of India does not have electric power and for those portions that do have electricity, a power crisis is approaching.

China to build huge solar park in Chile

Two Chinese firms will begin building a 300 megawatt solar energy park in Chile this year.

Philippine firm to build two hydropower plants

Oriental Energy and Power Generation Corporation will invest some US$95 million to build two hydropower projects in the southern regions of the...

ICICI Bank gets US$80 million for RE loans

India’s ICICI Bank, Ltd has received loans from Japanese banks to finance its renewable energy projects.

Japan sets-up renewable energy infrastructure fund

A private asset manager will take charge of the fund, which will receive an initial capital of US$19 million from the Tokyo Metropolitan government.

Morgan Stanley enters Indian wind energy market

US global financial services firm Morgan Stanley will pay US$210 million for a majority stake in one of India's top wind energy firms.

Japan turns to LNG for more clean energy

Japan’s continuing effort to diversify away from nuclear energy has led it to develop liquefied natural gas as an alternative.

Leading Philippine power producer to build more hydro plants

Clean energy company First Gen Corporation intends to build two hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 600 megawatts.

Suzlon sells Chinese subsidiary to pay debts

Heavily indebted wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy, Ltd has sold its manufacturing subsidiary in China.

More energy efficiency needed for Vietnam’s development

Vietnam pledges to use energy more effectively and develop its energy network.

Japan to banish energy-hungry incandescent bulbs

Japan’s drive to stave-off a massive power shortfall this summer takes another route.