Environment

Mitsubishi halts construction of US wind turbine plant

Mitsubishi's major wind power project in the USA has hit the doldrums.

Mitsubishi halts construction of US wind turbine plant

Mitsubishi's major wind power project in the USA has hit the doldrums.

The role of south Asian power sector

Energy is one of the key contributors to sustainable development. Energy is an essential input to maintain and improve living standards of people...

U.S. investment arm lends US$250 million to Indian RE projects

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation has injected long-term capital to help unlock India's huge renewable energy potential.

Indian and Chinese heavy hitters in wind power joint venture

Two of Asia’s leading wind power companies have teamed up to take on the world.

India will not abandon nuclear power

India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says nuclear power is here to stay.

China still world leader in wind power

China’s great wind revolution answers its need for clean energy and a clean environment.

China still world leader in wind power.

China’s great wind revolution answers its need for clean energy and a clean environment.

Eurus turns to solar power

Japan's largest wind power developer is considering becoming a leading solar power producer.

Tidal energy added to Japan’s energy mix

Japan’s post-Fukushima search for new sources of electrical power has led it to tidal energy.

More South Korean investments in Philippine renewable energy

A number of South Korean firms intend to invest up to US$1 billion in renewable energy and other projects in the Philippines.

South Korea in huge renewable energy investment

Promising renewable energy sectors stand to benefit from more government funding.

Garbage the answer to high Philippine energy prices?

An American company intends to use garbage to cut the high cost of electricity in the Philippines.

IFC to invest in cleaner Indian air

International Finance Corporation is to invest US$20 million in the newly established Nereus India Alternative Energy Fund.

Japanese public opinion overwhelmingly against nuclear power

Eight in 10 Japanese want to first phase out and then eliminate nuclear power altogether as a major source of energy.

Vietnam says enough power available this summer

Vietnam is brushing aside concerns crippling power shortages could hits its economy this summer.

East Asian energy supergrid comes closer to fruition

A mammoth project to connect the national energy grids of five Asian and European countries takes a key step forward.

China to import more uranium

After a drop in uranium imports in 2011, China intends to increase uranium imports this year to keep pace with the building of more nuclear power...