The Indian government has approved plans by state-owned NTPC to develop 15,000 megawatts of solar capacity, according to media reports.
Indian Government Okays NTPC’s Plans to Develop 15GW of Solar Projects Read More »
The European Parliament’s environment committee has approved a draft law to cap the production of traditional biofuels and accelerate the shift to alternative sources, such as seaweed and waste.
EU Nears Legislation Favouring Advanced Biofuels Production Read More »
Statkraft has signed an agreement to buy a majority stake in the listed Chilean hydropower company Empresa Electrica Pilmaiqunu S.A.
Statkraft Acquires Majority Stake in Chilean Hydroelectric Producer Read More »
The Japan government is planning to cut the quantum of premium tariffs for solar projects in the country by as much as 16% because the cost of producing power from the sun is lower than before.
Japan May Cut Premium Tariffs for Solar Projects as Production Costs Decline Read More »
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether UK government plans to provide financial aid to support the conversion of the Lynemouth coal-fired power plant to operate entirely on biomass were in line with European Union state aid rules.
European Commission to Investigate UK Aid to Biomass Project Read More »
The Indian government has drafted a policy document that sets out a target of having 1,000 megawatts of geothermal energy in place by 2022.
India Drafts Policy to Boost Geothermal Energy Capacity to 1,000MW by 2022 Read More »
The Japanese government is planning to set a target of having 50% of the country’s’ electricity supply come from renewable energy sources.
Japan Aims to Increase Renewable Energy Target to 50% by 2030 Read More »
The Indonesian government is planning to increase the subsidy for biodiesel and ethanol to increase their viability in the wake of falling prices of oil.
Indonesia Plans to Increase Subsidy for Biodiesel, Ethanol Read More »
The U.S. Energy Department said it will provide more than US$59 million in funding to support solar energy innovation as part of the government’s effort to double renewable energy generation for a second time by 2020.
U.S. to Provide US$59 Million in Funding to Support Solar Innovation Read More »
Australian renewable energy company Pamada has started construction of an integrated solar, wind and hydro project at in New South Wales despite uncertainty over the federal government’s clean energy policies.
Pamada Starts Work on Clean Energy Project Despite Policy Uncertainty Read More »
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