Environment
ICICI Bank launches clean energy lending facility
Exclusive for businesses into clean energy and energy efficiency.
EU solar panel tariffs against China take effect tomorrow
Ssettlement with China still possible, however.
Solar power boom in Japan
Domestic shipments of solar cells and modules highest in the last 30 years.
US beats China as best country for RE investments
China drops to second due to its high investment barriers.
China to bolster energy sustainability efforts
Sees resource conservation and environment protection as basic national policies.
Philippines, EU hold energy meeting
Meeting in Manila discusses initiatives on energy efficiency.
China Merchants to build solar projects for Xingtai
Signs a deal to build 300 MW of solar projects.
China has greatest expansion of renewable energy in the world
Also accounts for the most significant energy savings.
Yingli Green Energy to supply PV modules to Malaysian solar plant
Plant is the largest single site PV power plant in Malaysia.
China to burn higher quality coal for power
Wants to impose tough standards that will benefit domestic producers.
China to close coal-fired boilers
It's part of the process to transform energy use from coal to gas.
Australian Greens want energy savings agency
Energy Savings Agency will make Australia’s energy system fairer, cheaper and cleaner.
Germany supports Philippine RE program
Cooperation will allow the Philippines to address power problems.
India seeks nuclear deal with Japan
Indian PM to also pitch for investments in India’s renewable energy sector.
China's energy use to grow 4.5% in the next 20 years
Energy demand will peak between 2030 and 2035.