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Chinese bitterly assail heavy US tariffs on solar panels

China condemned a US decision to impose high tariff duties Chinese solar energy products as a step that signals protectionism.

Chinese bitterly assail heavy US tariffs on solar panels

China condemned a US decision to impose high tariff duties Chinese solar energy products as a step that signals protectionism.

Japan boosts solar capacity by 885MW in Q3

A total of 885MW new PV capacity was installed in Japan between April and September 2012, equating to the launch of Japan’s FiT.

Singapore implements green rating system for data centers

Singapore’s energy intensive data centers are now governed by a green rating scheme that intends to make them more energy efficient.

Suzlon defaults on US$209 million debt

Suzlon Energy has been hit with India’s largest convertible bond default to the tune of US$209 million.

Tepco admits nuke crisis could have been avoided

Tepco admitted that it was aware safety improvements were necessary for the Fukushima nuclear power plant long before the nuclear disaster.

Orion Group seeks to install 630MW Bangladesh plant

A power-purchase deal with Orion Group may be revisedto allow it to set up a 630MW coal-fired plant at Rampal in Bagerhat.

Environmental reports of Vietnam hydel projects found faulty

The flawed Environmental Impact Assessment done for the Song Tranh Dam hydropower plant is now being blamed for causing many tremors and quakes in Quang Nam province since last November.

Meralco Taps GE’s Metering Technology

New York-listed General Electric Company (GE) will be the provider of the advanced metering infrastructure integrated solution (AMIIS) to underpin Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) rollout of prepaid metering service to customers.

India's clean energy investment weakens

Indian investment in renewable energy in the third quarter is 16 percent less from the second quarter and 60 percent less from a year ago.

Renewable energy investments grow globally; India reports sharpest surge: Report

New investments in renewable energy and fuels reached $257 billion worldwide last year, with India logging the

India's power generation costs up by 50% over last 2 years

Rising cost of fuel and finance is pushing up India's generation charges by as much as 50% for some over the last two years.

Malaysia to source 5.5% energy from renewable sources

Malaysia has created support mechanisms to secure 5.5 percent of its total energy capacity from renewable sources by 2015.

China's Xiangjiaba hydropower plant starts water storage

The Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station began to store water, slightly affecting the water level of the river it straddles.

Mettur power plant achieves full capacity in trial run

The 600-MW Mettur Thermal Power Station in Tamil Nadu achieved full capacity on trial run.

Solar energy dominates Japanese clean energy projects

Solar energy projects constitute 83% of clean energy projects recently approved by the Japanese government.

Vietnam's hydropower projects in Quang Nam behind schedule

Many of the 17 hydropower plant projects in Quang Nam province have not made much progress.

Rooftop solar panels being pushed for the Philippines

Installation of solar panels on rooftops of households, commercial establishments and buildings is being pushed in the Philippines to help ensure energy security.