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Two Japanese nuclear reactors to return to operation

Japan’s idled nuclear reactors will once again produce electricity despite widespread public opposition to nuclear energy.

Two Japanese nuclear reactors to return to operation

Japan’s idled nuclear reactors will once again produce electricity despite widespread public opposition to nuclear energy.

Japan may set up new atomic regulatory body

A new law requires the setting up a new nuclear regulator in Japan around September.

US company to invest US$1 billion on new Philippine power plants

The foreign operator of a Philippine coal-fired power plant intends to immediately expand its operations.

China RE investments slowing

Despite a record rise in overall world renewable energy investments in 2011, China finds itself spending less and less on RE than its rivals.

China and Pakistan to jointly develop power projects

China is encouraging and will support Chinese companies that participate in energy and electric power projects in Pakistan.

China on track to become top solar market by 2013

The Eurozone crisis and a massive drop in prices of solar panels are combining to make China the solar power superpower.

“Green” motor vehicles receive sales boost in China

China gives its consumers more reasons to buy clean-energy or “green” cars.

China to launch first “nuclear” IPO

China National Nuclear Power Company will IPO to fund projects worth US$27 billion.

China is again world leader in clean energy technology

A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature reaffirms China’s status as World Number One in clean energy or cleantech manufacturing.

Bangladesh, Russia further cooperation on nuclear power development

Two key Memorandums of Understanding were signed with Russia in developing nuclear power sector in Bangladesh.

Pakistan to import 2000 MW from Iran, Kyhrgyztan and Tajikistan

The government of Pakistan has signed the agreement to import 1000 MW import of electricity from Iran.

Local govt group to approve Kansai Electric's reactor restart

The head of a body of governors and mayors in western Japan indicated that they will approve the restart of Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture.

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.

Tata Power targets Bhutan hydel projects

Tata Power wants to undertake co-development of large hydel projects in Bhutan and sell power to India for domestic electricity market.

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 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 energy to 15% of overall energy consumption.

China speeds up approval for large hydropower projects

China's National Development and Reform Commission has approved Datang's 3-milllion-kilowatt Guanyinyan hydropower project in Yunnan province.