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Going Solar?

May 21 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Mandeep Singh Gulf Daily News, Manama, Bahrain - Houses and buildings in Awali could soon run on solar energy if a pioneering pilot project is successful, said a top government minister. More...

Wanxiang and GreatPoint Energy Announce $1.25 Billion Investment and Agree to Construct World's Most Efficient Coal-to-Natural Gas Production Facility in China

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SHANGHAI, May 21, 2012 -- BUSINESS WIRE - GreatPoint Energy and China Wanxiang Holdings today officially announced the closing of their investment and partnership agreement which was highlighted during an official signing ceremony between senior U.S. More...

China Hydroelectric Corporation Receives New Tariff Increases for Power Projects in Yunnan and Fujian Provinces

NEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ - China Hydroelectric Corporation ("China Hydroelectric" or the "Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today announced the Company has received tariff increases at four more of its hydroelectric power projects. More...

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Japan seeks voluntary energy-use reduction

TOKYO, May 18, 2012 -- UPI - Japanese officials have urged businesses and households in parts of the country to reduce electricity consumption to avoid possible blackouts. More...

After 2011 efforts fell short, Japan's power conservation targets may be wishful thinking

May 19 - The Yomiuri Shimbun - Following the Japanese government's announcement of its power-saving plans for households this summer, it remains to be seen whether such measures will be effective, as their success depends entirely on the efforts of individual households. More...

Country Receives Japan's N2 Billion Grant for Solar Energy

May 17, 2012 -- Vanguard/All Africa Global Media - The Nigerian government Wednesday received a grant of N2billion from the government of Japan to support the nation's drive to boost power generation capacity, through solar energy. More...

Cost of building solar power plant in Uzbekistan could reach 250 million euros

May 17 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - D.Azizov Trend News Agency, Baku, Azerbaijan - The preliminary estimated construction cost of a solar power plant in Uzbekistan could reach 250 million euros, operator of international upstream projects of Lukoil -- Lukoil Overseas said. More...

Undersea turbine powers Scottish island

EDAY, Scotland, May 17, 2012 -- UPI - An undersea turbine using tidal power to generate electricity performed successfully in initial tests off the coast of Scotland, a private energy company said. More...

EU urges Lebanon to adopt electoral reform before 2013

May 16 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Daily Star, Beirut, Lebanon - The European Union urged Lebanon Tuesday to adopt a new electoral law ahead of the 2013 parliamentary elections, along with a host of other recommendations related to judicial, social and political reform in the country. More...

Kansai braces for summer heat without reactors

May 16 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Eric Johnston Japan Times, Tokyo - News that the Kansai region will be asked to cut summer power consumption by at least 15 percent and that plans are afoot for outright restrictions on electricity use, including rolling blackouts, was greeted calmly by area political leaders and residents. More...

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