Environment
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.
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.
TEPCO to be more firmly under government control
The Japanese government might end up owning 76% of Tokyo Electric Power Company after a share conversion.
China rejects dumping ruling
China will not accept a preliminary ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce accusing it of dumping solar cells and panels in the U.S.
Major rise in solar cell sales in Japan
Leading Japanese solar cell makers report mixed results for the year ended March 31.
Japanese wind power balloons
Japan’s wind energy capacity now stands at 2.5GW, a fivefold increase over the past 10 years.
Japan pays the price for shutting down its nuclear reactors
Another casualty of Japan’s decision to temporarily forgo nuclear energy is cleaner air.
Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India
India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.
China dead set on becoming world leader in cleantech
A new report outlines China’s determination to lead the world in cleantech or green technology.
TEPCO subsidiary acquires Australian wind farm
Tokyo Electric Power Company steps-up its move into renewable energy overseas.
China building world's largest capacity transmission line
A record-setting ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission line will transmit up to 8 million kW upon completion in 2014.
Canadian Solar to build plant in Japan
A leading Canadian solar module maker plans to steal a march on its competitors heading for Japan.
Natural gas sector in high growth mode in China
China’s energy price reforms and a pressing need to move away from coal is making natural gas a growth winner.
China considering quota system for renewable energy
Preventing a waste of renewable energy is behind China’s plan to protect this vital resource.