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China in multi-billion dollar campaign to promote renewable energy
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.
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.
Chinese railways stations to be solar powered
A major Chinese government research agency intends to solar power China’s railway stations.
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.
Pakistan refuses Turkey's request go easy on rental power plant firm
Pakistan has turned down a request by Turkey seeking relief for a Turkish Rental Power Plant, Karkey Karadeniz.
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.
Indonesia to invest $367M in geothermal power plants
The Indonesian government will spend $367 million or Rp 3.4 trillion coming from its State Investment Agency to construct geothermal power plants.
China resumes nuclear power expansion
China is set to resume its nuclear power projects next month.
Japan pays the price for shutting down its nuclear reactors
Another casualty of Japan’s decision to temporarily forgo nuclear energy is cleaner air.
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.
Pakistan to get 1,500MW from alternative energy
Pakistan will generate over 1,500MW power for the national grid by next year with more than 30 alternative energy projects in the pipeline.
Japan's thermal plants unstable
Fears of problems at thermal plants resulting in sudden blackouts have prompted the Japanese government to prepare for rolling power cuts.
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.
Philippine govt wants to keep Mindanao hydro plants
A bill has been filed in the Philippine Senate seeking to maintain government ownership of the Agus-Pulangui hydropower plants in Mindanao.
China considering quota system for renewable energy
Preventing a waste of renewable energy is behind China’s plan to protect this vital resource.
Singapore's moves further towards green energy
Singapore’s ambition to become a cleantech hub receives a big boost.
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