Environment

Energy-saving appliances to be subsidized by China

China is setting aside US$4.2 billion to subsidize consumer purchases of energy-saving household appliances.

Energy-saving appliances to be subsidized by China

China is setting aside US$4.2 billion to subsidize consumer purchases of energy-saving household appliances.

China to resume nuclear power program

Despite the dangers from nuclear reactors highlighted by the Fukushima disaster, China will push ahead with plans to build more nuclear power plants...

Japan launches national energy-saving campaign

How about wearing T-shirts as an energy saving method?

U.S. punishes China with new tariffs on wind towers

China will reel from punitive U.S. tariffs of up to 26% on its leading wind tower manufacturers.

China pushes RE despite economic slowdown

China refuses to give up its world lead in many renewable energy technologies to maintain long-term economic growth.

RE M&As to be driven by Japan and China

Mergers and acquisitions will be a key driver for growth and survival in renewable energy.

Japan might ration electricity this summer

Japan pays the price for taking all its nuclear reactors offline.

Conference to boost RE growth in Indonesia

Indonesia will hold an international conference to draw international investment into new and green energy sources.

BP to hunt for geothermal energy in Indonesia

Indonesia’s President said the world’s third largest energy company will help Indonesia develop its geothermal resources.

China takes the U.S. to court over alleged RE violations

Two of the world’s leaders in renewable energy accuse each other of unfair trade practices.

China in multi-billion dollar campaign to promote renewable energy

China intends to spend some US$27 billion to advance solar power, wind power and develop hybrid technologies. It aims to boost its use of renewable...

Hathazari Power Plant Fined Tk 10 lakh for Polluting Halda River

Public sector Hathazari Peking Power Plant (HPPP) was fined of Tk.10 lakh for alleged pollution of the water of Halda River recently through dumping...

Huge Chinese solar project to come online this year

The project in the city of Zhangye in Gansu province will be a key contribution to China's renewable energy goals.

Chinese natural gas project receives funding

Funding has been raised to finance and construct the first phase of a one trillion cubic feet per year coal to natural gas production facility.

China Sunergy posts losses, sees increase in demand from emerging markets

China Sunergy reported a net loss, lower total revenues and lower shipments for the first quarter of this year.

Chinese railways stations to be solar powered

A major Chinese government research agency intends to solar power China’s railway stations.

Japanese banks extend largest wind power loan

Six of Japan’s largest banks place a huge vote of confidence in the profitability of wind power.