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India to double solar power capacity

Will build a 4 GW solar farm to attain this aim. State-run companies including Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and the Solar Energy Corporation of India will form a joint venture to complete the first gigawatt by the end of 2016. The farm will be built near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan state to supply power to government distribution companies through the national grid, said the Department of Heavy Industry.

India to double solar power capacity

Will build a 4 GW solar farm to attain this aim. State-run companies including Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and the Solar Energy Corporation of India will form a joint venture to complete the first gigawatt by the end of 2016. The farm will be built near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan state to supply power to government distribution companies through the national grid, said the Department of Heavy Industry.

Geo Energy Resources inked two deals with Indonesian coal-mining firm

Its subsidiary will provide services in 150 hectares of concession area.

Japan’s dependence on renewable energy rising

Japan’s “zero nuclear power” state accelerating development of renewable energy. As a result, the total amount of grid-connected installations may reach 7 GW this year or triple the installations last year. Ever since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, most of the nuclear power plants have been shut down causing the usage of nuclear power to drop from 33% in 2010 to 2.15% in 2012. The top 10 power utilities significantly increased the usage of thermal power generation from 59.1% in 2010 to 89.8% in 2012. This forced Japan to import large quantities of coal, oil, natural gas and other fuels. These utilities have purchased more power generated from solar energy since 2008. The annual growth rate increased from 9.25% in 2008 to 45.89% in 2011. According to EnergyTrend, the amount of grid-connected installations in Japan has continued to increase.

China, Russia energy trade to quadruple by 2025

Trade will involve 100 million metric tons of Russian oil. Consulting firm Wood Mackenzie said China and Russia have already reached an agreement for the supply of oil, coal and power and expects another deal in the next two years for the supply of natural gas.

Malaysia field testing Chinese electric bus

Wants to encourage Malaysians to use public transport more.

SGCC orders 28 MW PV modules from Yingli Energy

Will power SGCC’s largest solar project in China.

Chinese keen on energy sector investments in Pakistan

Delegation affirms broad interest in Pakistani renewable energy. A group of Chinese businessman from the Sichuan Chamber of International Commerce, one of the biggest trade bodies of China, arrived recently to explore investment opportunities in the Pakistani market. Chinese companies showed an interest in exploring Pakistan’s energy sector for investment in hydro-, solar- and wind-energy projects, said a statement by the chamber commerce. The Chinese said Pakistan could export more of its fruits to China by improving the quality of their packaging.

Japan to enhance energy development in Turkmenistan

Will use advanced Japanese technology to do so.

WEC in Korea drawing record enthusiasm

Chinese companies to make unprecedented turnout.

Pakistan turns to Japan for succor from energy crisis

Eager for Japanese investment in energy sector.

China receives Finnish aid to develop biofuels

Effort is part of the "Beautiful Beijing" project.

India and Japan meet to discuss RE future

Ongoing forum seeks to increase technology cooperation.

SoftBank and Bloom Energy form JV

Company will supply green energy to businesses in Japan.