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China on track to become top solar market by 2013

The Eurozone crisis and a massive drop in prices of solar panels are combining to make China the solar power superpower.

China on track to become top solar market by 2013

The Eurozone crisis and a massive drop in prices of solar panels are combining to make China the solar power superpower.

“Green” motor vehicles receive sales boost in China

China gives its consumers more reasons to buy clean-energy or “green” cars.

LDK Solar wins three 200 MW contracts in China

 LDK Solar will develop solar projects totaling 600 megawatts the cities of Jiuquan, Jayuguan and Zhangye in Gansu province, China.

LDK Solar wins three 200 MW contracts in China

Solar products maker LDK Solar Co Ltd (LDK.N) said it signed three multi-year contracts to develop solar projects totaling

China prioritizes stable power prices over emissions targets

China will keep electricity prices steady amid huge energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

China Nuclear plans IPO to help fund projects worth $27 billion

China National Nuclear Power Co, the country's biggest nuclear power developer, plans to raise money to help fund projects

China is fastest growing market for natural gas

China’s switch to gas-fired power generation will significantly increase global gas demand.

China to launch first “nuclear” IPO

China National Nuclear Power Company will IPO to fund projects worth US$27 billion.

China is again world leader in clean energy technology

A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature reaffirms China’s status as World Number One in clean energy or cleantech manufacturing.

Energy-saving appliances to be subsidized by China

China is setting aside US$4.2 billion to subsidize consumer purchases of energy-saving household appliances.

Chinese authority changes the management style of offshore wind power project approval

The National Energy Bureau (NEB) recently approved two offshore wind power projects with an aggregate capacity of 246 MW in Guangdong province in Southern China. The two projects are owned by China Southern Power Grid (CSG) and Guangdong Yudean Group, respectively.

China to resume nuclear power program

Despite the dangers from nuclear reactors highlighted by the Fukushima disaster, China will push ahead with plans to build more nuclear power plants.

U.S. punishes China with new tariffs on wind towers

China will reel from punitive U.S. tariffs of up to 26% on its leading wind tower manufacturers.

China pushes RE despite economic slowdown

China refuses to give up its world lead in many renewable energy technologies to maintain long-term economic growth.

RE M&As to be driven by Japan and China

Mergers and acquisitions will be a key driver for growth and survival in renewable energy.

China takes the U.S. to court over alleged RE violations

Two of the world’s leaders in renewable energy accuse each other of unfair trade practices.

China in multi-billion dollar campaign to promote renewable energy

China intends to spend some US$27 billion to advance solar power, wind power and develop hybrid technologies. It aims to boost its use of renewable energy to 15% of overall energy consumption.