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China starts to build world's first space-based solar power plant
With scientists revealing plans to build the first solar power station in space, China is taking its renewable energy push to new heights, said the Sydney Morning Herald.According to China's Science and Technology Daily, construction of the first experimental space power plant began in Chongqing, southwest China, weeks ago. Li Ming, senior vice president of the China Academy of Space Technology, said China is expected to become the first country to build such a plant with practical value.
read more... 18/02/2019
Kingspan joins global initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Kingspan Group has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
read more... 05/10/2018
Daily: U.S. crude oil prices slump on China corporate default concerns
WTI crude oil prices dropped more than $1, pressured by copper prices which hit four-year lows on fears that other companies may follow Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy Science and Technology Co Ltd, which faced corporate default last week.
read more... 12/03/2014
China: MoF has approved solar projects for a total of 2.83 GW under the Golden Sun project
The Golden Sun program was started by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Energy Administration in 2009, with the objective to support financially the projects ranging from photovoltaic generation facilities in industrial parks to large solar power stations. Under this program, the MoF has approved projects for a total of 2.83 GW, which need to be constructed by the end 2013.
read more... 14/12/2012
Chinese company to build wind farm in Illinois, US
The Chinese wind-turbine maker, Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. announced its plans to build a $200 million wind farm project in Illinois, United States that will generate 109.5 megawatts of power.
read more... 21/09/2011