Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T10:38:29.623-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:asia-renewable-energy Ray Kwong rkwong113 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6235979924681231973-857e990bbef3f20b3e084c411a188133 2009-11-04T20:45:50.245-05:00

Last week in Beijing I sat down with some executives from First Solar, the Arizona-based solar producer of thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. First Solar is one of the most cost-efficient producer of PV cells in the world, and one of the ways the company has been able to continually lower its costs is by going big- REALLY BIG.

Last week in Beijing I sat down with some executives from First Solar, the Arizona-based solar producer of thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. First Solar is one of the most cost-efficient producer of PV cells in the world, and one of the ways the company has been able to continually lower its costs is by going big- REALLY BIG. http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/bfinamore/empowering_the_us_and_china_th.html Ray Kwong rkwong113 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6655295197585200036-01073734ab2f279d3fc3e461440f53a6 2009-11-06T12:43:13.463-05:00

The Philippine government plans to approve 19 new contracts to develop the nation’s massive geothermal energy resources in the next five months. A top energy official said financial incentives for the development of renewable energy projects could...

The Philippine government plans to approve 19 new contracts to develop the nation’s massive geothermal energy resources in the next five months. A top energy official said financial incentives for the development of renewable energy projects could... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/06/geothermal-energy-incentives-philippines/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14364121135196474950-42ab126422b955ff359107443b82fc98 2009-11-11T12:03:45.000-05:00

On November 16-17, 2009 in Beijing, China — one of the pioneering countries of clean technology – the U.S.-China Green Tech Summit will share innovative solutions to deploying renewable and energy efficient technologies. The conference is expecting...

On November 16-17, 2009 in Beijing, China — one of the pioneering countries of clean technology – the U.S.-China Green Tech Summit will share innovative solutions to deploying renewable and energy efficient technologies. The conference is expecting... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/11/us-china-green-tech-summit-conference-not-to-be-missed/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14825356177121396821-14aa18e952d3e74b1e20dae4245de109 2009-11-04T20:50:32.685-05:00

In early November, the reservoir of the Three Gorges Dam on China's Yangtze River will reach a level of 175 meters. Fifteen years after construction started, the world's largest and most controversial hydropower project will thus be completed.

In early November, the reservoir of the Three Gorges Dam on China's Yangtze River will reach a level of 175 meters. Fifteen years after construction started, the world's largest and most controversial hydropower project will thus be completed. http://twurl.nl/v0fhef Ray Kwong rkwong113 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8152880146012451952-0a396b698f42ef100e1004c380c3f2ff 2009-11-02T11:07:24.993-05:00

China Invests in West Texas Wind Farm Posted by: Frederik Balfour on November 02 Late last week, a Chinese-U.S. consortium announced it was building a 600 megawatt wind farm in Texas costing $1.5 billion. The deal, in which the Chinese partner is...

China Invests in West Texas Wind Farm Posted by: Frederik Balfour on November 02 Late last week, a Chinese-U.S. consortium announced it was building a 600 megawatt wind farm in Texas costing $1.5 billion. The deal, in which the Chinese partner is... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/blog/eyeonasia/archives/2009/11/_late_last_week.html frederik balfour fbalfour026 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15938982074342668364-1da2735da88d26811fe1d14df838ba1e 2009-10-10T20:53:39.668-04:00

China could beat the United States in a race to deploy clean energy technology that can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, said Frances Beinecke, leader of a leading environmental group, speaking this week at MIT.

China could beat the United States in a race to deploy clean energy technology that can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, said Frances Beinecke, leader of a leading environmental group, speaking this week at MIT. http://twurl.nl/eftewk Ray Kwong rkwong113 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10880333083041363996-d82be85938fec92a736330938e37a626 2009-10-10T19:32:18.302-04:00

DEZHOU, China -- A guide shows off row after row of gleaming, black, chrome-coated tubes used in the millions of solar thermal water heaters Himin Solar Energy Group produces each year. The corporate building alone saves 1 million kilowatt-hours by...

DEZHOU, China -- A guide shows off row after row of gleaming, black, chrome-coated tubes used in the millions of solar thermal water heaters Himin Solar Energy Group produces each year. The corporate building alone saves 1 million kilowatt-hours by... http://twurl.nl/gnhwz2 Ray Kwong rkwong113 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10453769771943616844-e1332cb8a8a63fe94c58488082da1b6f 2009-10-04T21:09:56.788-04:00

Most people would assume that 20 years from now when historians look back at 2008-09, they will conclude that the most important thing to happen in this period was the Great Recession. I’d hold off on that. If we can continue stumbling out of this...

Most people would assume that 20 years from now when historians look back at 2008-09, they will conclude that the most important thing to happen in this period was the Great Recession. I’d hold off on that. If we can continue stumbling out of this... http://twurl.nl/4f7ju6 Ray Kwong rkwong113 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13063849763081722552-ce73b3b7127a5bac24a98f9dca2cb859 2009-10-04T21:11:21.955-04:00

Among the many people with concerns about the enormous wind turbines being built here, count Jing Xiuwan. "Once the windmills start turning, it will rain much less," says Jing, 56, a farmer.

Among the many people with concerns about the enormous wind turbines being built here, count Jing Xiuwan. "Once the windmills start turning, it will rain much less," says Jing, 56, a farmer. http://twurl.nl/ndm4b7 Ray Kwong rkwong113 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8425512037998342586-0ae45d9481fbfb8586aa8be6aaaf7a98 2009-10-04T19:49:05.158-04:00

China will become the world's largest consumer of solar energy within two years...

China will become the world's largest consumer of solar energy within two years... http://twurl.nl/hvserb Ray Kwong rkwong113 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8943139247871504420-6ba58874d0d973f30b9211ebc15eafb1 2009-10-04T21:07:50.097-04:00

China's ambition to create "green cities" powered by huge wind farms comes with a dirty little secret: Dozens of new coal-fired power plants need to be installed as well.

China's ambition to create "green cities" powered by huge wind farms comes with a dirty little secret: Dozens of new coal-fired power plants need to be installed as well. http://twurl.nl/zmkhwu Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8314326081085230978-08862ecb22162dca69fa6ac5848dfeff 2009-10-04T19:59:21.863-04:00

China will put environmental concerns as top priority in tackling ways to exploit combustible ice, a kind of natural gas hydrate, in the permanent tundra in its northwest plateau region...

China will put environmental concerns as top priority in tackling ways to exploit combustible ice, a kind of natural gas hydrate, in the permanent tundra in its northwest plateau region... http://twurl.nl/z2c6v3 Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15116706191912982981-c479cf2ddfce33b50b7b954b03ae2e93 2009-10-04T19:53:16.479-04:00

The way it is looking right now it sometimes seems like China is going to leave the US in the dust in the post fossil energy economy. Recent signs point to an increasingly green thinking China that is getting serious about greening its economy and...

The way it is looking right now it sometimes seems like China is going to leave the US in the dust in the post fossil energy economy. Recent signs point to an increasingly green thinking China that is getting serious about greening its economy and... http://twurl.nl/7zrvu3 Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10692298970469602144-49106a2ac405fbc30c1af6d0495ca854 2009-09-26T13:08:07.987-04:00

The U.S. entered this week's round of climate negotiations as the global bad guy, a holdover from eight years of barely veiled contempt for the process from former President George W....

The U.S. entered this week's round of climate negotiations as the global bad guy, a holdover from eight years of barely veiled contempt for the process from former President George W.... http://twurl.nl/1rmyg4 Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8536551040111278923-b32688440e355c5deccdcf143872d964 2009-09-26T14:26:55.662-04:00

With control of more than 99 percent of the world’s production of these minerals, China could try to use a ban to force other countries to buy the crucial motors for these high-tech end products, instead of just the minerals, directly from China.

With control of more than 99 percent of the world’s production of these minerals, China could try to use a ban to force other countries to buy the crucial motors for these high-tech end products, instead of just the minerals, directly from China. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/business/energy-environment/26rare.html?_r=1&em Dennis Atuanya datuanya486 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14202033733478800659-0b8b071d55893d338dfa4c83da2b3f33 2009-09-26T12:59:40.432-04:00

WASHINGTON — A French emissions exchange and a Chinese exchange are forming a carbon market standard for China, marking a step toward a voluntary system to limit greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and forestry in the world’s top emitter.

WASHINGTON — A French emissions exchange and a Chinese exchange are forming a carbon market standard for China, marking a step toward a voluntary system to limit greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and forestry in the world’s top emitter. http://twurl.nl/15elwk Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3313168829197627210-1fae92637e531ddb55fbdf369c560f1d 2009-09-13T22:41:10.432-04:00

China could cut its emissions by 30 percent in the next two decades if it switches to wind power to meet about half of its electricity demands, a U.S. study published Thursday said. China's energy needs are expected to double by 2030, but the study...

China could cut its emissions by 30 percent in the next two decades if it switches to wind power to meet about half of its electricity demands, a U.S. study published Thursday said. China's energy needs are expected to double by 2030, but the study... http://twurl.nl/k8ztha Ray Kwong rkwong113 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3792987124905933867-384fba08a64d7744e23f5d3dc7d62907 2009-09-22T08:03:54.366-04:00

Twenty years ago, people in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties woke up to find their communities in complete disarray. Hurricane Hugo caught most people off guard by sweeping unexpectedly through our area, causing massive power outages, destruction, injuries and even death.

Twenty years ago, people in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties woke up to find their communities in complete disarray. Hurricane Hugo caught most people off guard by sweeping unexpectedly through our area, causing massive power outages, destruction, injuries and even death. http://www.newtypeenergy.com/green-life/your-family/301-how-to-prepared-for-another-hugo-in-your-family.html scofider lp slp4504 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3453671485453211933-3f6e0a84a168d026098fa545013c918e 2009-09-17T12:02:40.347-04:00

BEIJING - If China's economy continues to expand rapidly and rely heavily on coal and other fossil fuels until the middle of the century, its power consumption would be unsustainable, according to a study by government think tanks released Wednesday.

BEIJING - If China's economy continues to expand rapidly and rely heavily on coal and other fossil fuels until the middle of the century, its power consumption would be unsustainable, according to a study by government think tanks released Wednesday. http://twurl.nl/47506m Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3502504140075923733-a88523362340e43de551f2a3bcc6e52f 2009-09-19T15:40:17.111-04:00

China has doubled its installed wind power capacity every year for the past five, and is on pace this year to supplant the United States as the world's largest market for new installations. But researchers from Harvard University and...

China has doubled its installed wind power capacity every year for the past five, and is on pace this year to supplant the United States as the world's largest market for new installations. But researchers from Harvard University and... http://twurl.nl/f7o8tg Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15856552288628320098-7a1b957e4d2743b9c33c5e184e6eba76 2009-09-14T09:01:04.189-04:00

The World Bank Group saw its financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and programmes across the developing world rise by 24 per...

The World Bank Group saw its financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and programmes across the developing world rise by 24 per... http://www.newenergyworldnetwork.com/alternative-energy-knowledge-bank/world-bank-group%E2%80%99s-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-financing-hits-33bn.html New Energy nenergy559 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14672891898432767256-08567edd64c1c9160bfb67b392dae66c 2009-09-17T12:26:59.118-04:00

Venture investors in China’s clean-technology industry are looking at new investment models as fundamental differences appear between the U.S. and Chinese markets.

Venture investors in China’s clean-technology industry are looking at new investment models as fundamental differences appear between the U.S. and Chinese markets. http://twurl.nl/0eapnl Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16997671376184847562-ac2dedd2ee1127cd09d8b7ad10eddb7a 2009-09-17T12:15:12.543-04:00

If China's economy continues to expand rapidly and rely heavily on coal and other fossil fuels until the middle of the century, its power demands could exceed what the entire planet can withstand, according to a study by government think tanks...

If China's economy continues to expand rapidly and rely heavily on coal and other fossil fuels until the middle of the century, its power demands could exceed what the entire planet can withstand, according to a study by government think tanks... http://twurl.nl/8dz4fh Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11552069466885724941-7c4d79a6bf41d76d9c5a45b53e4a6456 2009-09-17T12:09:22.400-04:00

China is the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels, and countries around the world from the United States to Japan are pressuring Beijing to lower emissions and...

China is the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels, and countries around the world from the United States to Japan are pressuring Beijing to lower emissions and... http://twurl.nl/uax3ms Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11592064927197173623-ab894853e948e8e808d49e53d5e2c10e 2009-09-09T12:27:19.703-04:00

Shawn James held up the metal bracket he found at the Re-use Hawaii Center Warehouse as if it was solid gold. “It’s only $1.50,” said James, a frequent customer at the Forest Avenue facility in Kakaako. “This would cost you 16 bucks at Home Depot. Huge savings.”

Shawn James held up the metal bracket he found at the Re-use Hawaii Center Warehouse as if it was solid gold. “It’s only $1.50,” said James, a frequent customer at the Forest Avenue facility in Kakaako. “This would cost you 16 bucks at Home Depot. Huge savings.” http://www.newtypeenergy.com/green-life/homes-a-gardens/273-reuse.html scofider lp slp4504 2 2 0 0