Environment

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.

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.

Nuclear-free Japan a boon for Chinese PV makers

With Japan seemingly on the road to minimizing nuclear power, the resulting void is a welcome opportunity for the Chinese.

Singapore's moves further towards green energy

Singapore’s ambition to become a cleantech hub receives a big boost.