Environment
Japan energy use could increase slightly this year
This despite greater demand for power.
Japan to test its largest grid storage system
System will consist of two projects generating 80MWh.
Two massive projects will boost Australia’s solar energy capacity
Will be Australia’s largest PV projects.
China reaffirms plan to boost green industries
Will spend more to fund them.
South Korea running short of power amid heat wave
Rolling power outage a possibility.
China’s nuclear power industry by the numbers
Currently has 15 operational nuclear power plants.
Marubeni to buy stake in Irish green energy developer
Will invest US$133 million in Mainstream Renewable Power.
China still controls 60% of EU photovoltaic market
China cannot risk losing the EU market.
Sumitomo Electric to provide Hokkaido with RE battery system
System will have 60 MW hours of storage capacity.
PV makers post strong shipments in June
Higher prices also recorded.
Recovery looms for world solar power sector
Next year will be pivotal in its development.
Sharp’s solar business posts US$69 million profit
Compares to US$69.4 million loss year-on-year.
India partners with GE Energy to build hydropower plants
Projects are located in northeastern India.
World has 100 GW of installed solar energy capacity
Installations in 2012 hit record high.
China plans spending US$294 billion on renewable energy
Will also be part of efforts to counter climate change.
Philippines approves renewable energy tariffs
FIT rates disappoint RE developers.