Environment
Japan’s nuclear safety standards too costly
Complying with new rules will cost US$10.9 billion.
More access to Japan’s electricity grid needed
This to boost boost renewable energy use.
Saudi Arabia approves deal on nuclear cooperation with China
Deal will advance Saudi plans for its own nuclear power program.
Chinese building four hydroelectric plants in Cambodia
The first has been completed and will limit power shortages and cut reliance on diesel-fueled electricity.
Indonesia to develop wind power
Will cooperate with the United Nations Development Program for wind projects.
Idemitsu to do biomass power generation
Idemitsu to do biomass power generation
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.
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