In Focus

Lockheed Martin to build China’s first OTEC plant

First commercial scale OTEC Plant to be built off the coast of southern China.

Taiwan could face power rationing by 2018

Government says this is possible if fourth nuclear power plant is scrapped.

First bio-fuel test flight by Chinese airline successful

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Ltd A320 uses a new palm oil-based bio-fuel.

Asia’s RE capacity to hit 535 GW by 2020

China to lead renewable energy capacity increase.

Singapore energy efficiency measures for industry take effect

Mandatory energy management requirements are for large industrial companies.

Indonesia to launch 36 solar projects

Intends to invest US$103 million starting this year.

US funds Indonesian renewable energy project

US to provide US$332.5 million program to promote RE and economic development.

Indian wind energy in trouble

Growth of 1250% from 2000-2010 in jeopardy.

Massive global demand for Japanese thermal power plants

Japanese manufacturers have increased exports to meet rising demand.

Japan adds 1,394 MW of clean energy capacity

Some 95% of additional capacity came from solar energy.

Philippine government must abandon coal fired energy

Country should develop renewable energy sources to meet increasing power demand.

China and USA discuss peaceful uses of nuclear energy

Eighth meeting discussed new issue areas for potential cooperation.

Philippines to build second wind farm

Will generate enough power to supply one million households.

India and Finland to explore solar energy applications

Will focus on solar technology for oil and gas projects.

Canada wants Chinese energy investments

Remains open to future acquisitions by Chinese energy companies.

Power use by China’s primary sector falls

Drops 0.3% year-on-year to 18.9 billion kWh from January to March.