Environment
Waste-to-Energy in India: Understanding interaction between technology and local waste characteristics a must in order to realise full potential
As India is experiencing rapid urbanisation, it faces a double challenge of managing ever-rising volumes of municipal solid waste (MSW) and securing...
Waste-to-Energy in India: Understanding interaction between technology and local waste characteristics a must in order to realise full potential
As India is experiencing rapid urbanisation, it faces a double challenge of managing ever-rising volumes of municipal solid waste (MSW) and securing...
China wasting its wind power
China, the world’s largest wind power market, has lost US$1.03 billion from misusing this form of renewable energy.
Renewable energy use leaps in China
Renewable energy sources supplied 377 terawatt hours to China’s power grid network in the first half of the year.
Five year programme pushes renewable energy in India
India is the beneficiary of a US$20 million U.S. programme designed to boost its use of renewable energy.
China rails against dumping charges filed in the EU
China is loudly criticizing a complaint filed with the European Commission seeking import tariffs on Chinese-made solar products.
IAEA inspects Onagawa nuke plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency started inspecting the Onagawa nuclear plant in Miyagi Prefecture.
India’s energy dependence to rise
Despite the current economic slowdown, India’s economic growth will see its energy use double by 2031.
Zen-Noh, Mitusbishi in solar farm push
Zen-Noh and Mitsubishi Corp. will jointly enter the solar power generation business.
China to continue building nuclear plants
China is quietly starting the construction of four new nuclear power plants placed on hold following the Fukushima nuclear disaster of March 2011.
Malaysian and Chinese firm to build RE production plant
AT Systematization Berhad and China’s Maoming Jiacheng Industrial Co., Ltd will form a joint venture company to produce renewable energy products.
Finland commits funds for Indonesia green energy projects
Finland has awarded an Indonesian consortium US$218,000 to develop green energy generation facilities.
Indika Energy funds coal expansion projects
Indonesian coal producer PT Indika Energy Tbk will use a US$110 million loan to finance its expansion plans this year.
Indonesia boosting renewable energy incentives
Indonesia says it will support renewable energy developers with incentives in its drive to source 25% of its energy from renewable sources.
China to receive more uranium for its nuclear reactors
A new inter-governmental agreement will boost Canada’s exports of uranium to China.
Indonesians and Chinese to build 200MW solar plant
A partnership among Indonesian and Chinese solar developers intends to build a US$600 million solar power plant in eastern Indonesia.
Japanese village goes 100% solar power
A tiny Japanese village becomes the poster child for Japan’s bid to divorce itself from nuclear energy.
Brunei to balance fossil fuel with renewable energy
Brunei Darussalam wants a balancing of energy mix in fossil fuels and renewable energy to achieve the 45 percent reduction target in energy intensity...