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China Power Investment joins in developing Sichuan's hydropower sector
China Power Investment Corp has established a subsidiary in Chengdu, Sichuan province, to develop hydropower resources in the area.
China Power Investment joins in developing Sichuan's hydropower sector
China Power Investment Corp has established a subsidiary in Chengdu, Sichuan province, to develop hydropower resources in the area.
China tops USA in renewable energy investment in 2011
Investment in solar energy surged to $147 billion in 2011, a year-on- year increase of 52% thanks to strong demand for rooftop photovoltaic installations in Germany, Italy, China and Britain.
China wants more private investments in energy sector
China is taking out restrictions that hinder private investments in its energy sector.
Private capital OK'd for Chinese power industry
China will encourage private capital participation in the power industry, an area previously the preserve of
China to drill for oil in Abu Dhabi
China, the world's biggest energy consumer, could begin drilling for oil in Abu Dhabi as early as next year.
China and Denmark to boost trade in green technologies
The world’s former and current leaders in wind power decide to cooperate more to advance renewable energy.
All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power
Sweden’s Ikea International Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, will outfit all its buildings in China with solar photovoltaic panels over the next three years.
China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions
The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.
China power use up 5.2% in May
Chinese power consumption growth recovered to 5.2 percent in May from 3.74 percent in April.
Weak economy dampens industrial power growth in China
Despite an increase in total power consumption, industrial electricity use in China remains weak.
China's power shortages set to ease
Increasing hydropower output and slowing economy will help ease China's power shortages this summer.
China's power use up slightly in May
China's power consumption accelerated 5.2 percent year-on-year in May to 406.1 billion kilowatt-hours, due to increased industrial activities.
China to boost rural electricity with small hydro plants
A new three gigawatts of small-scale hydropower plants will boost electricity in China's rural areas within the year.
Asia set for gas engine plant boom as renewables get boost
In a first for Asia, Indonesia will install a110MW gas engine based power plant to provide grid stability and peak load power. This is the first time that a gas fired plant based on engines will be installed to meet daily power peaks in Indonesia, and it is a nascent market set to grow according to Wartsila Marketing Director Kenneth Engblom.
CNPC to boost LNG sales
China’s largest integrated energy company does its bit for cleaner energy.
China RE investments slowing
Despite a record rise in overall world renewable energy investments in 2011, China finds itself spending less and less on RE than its rivals.
China and Pakistan to jointly develop power projects
China is encouraging and will support Chinese companies that participate in energy and electric power projects in Pakistan.