News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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18 May 2011 Malaysia unveils plan to build 'green economy' AFP
16 May 2011 Solar power lights up Bangladesh rural areas STV
13 May 2011 Malaysia's Petronas to invest $20bn in energy complex BBC News
11 May 2011 Bangladesh sees surge in small-scale solar power Alertnet
10 May 2011 China to double solar-power capacity by 2015 China Daily
10 May 2011 India: Panel moots higher tax on diesel cars The Times of India
9 May 2011 India to add 67000 mw solar power capacity by 2022 The Economic Times
9 May 2011 India to add 67000 mw solar power capacity by 2022 The Economic Times
6 May 2011 India: Prepare for next phase -- National solar mission The Financial Express

 
Indian industry becoming energy efficient: UNIDO
Business Standard, 31 March 2011

India has made significant progress in efficient use of energy in its industrial production processes during its journey as one of the top ten manufacturing countries in the world. At a presentation by UNIDO's (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) Chief Statistician Dr Shyam Upadhyaya on 'Performance of manufacturing industries of India: Latest statistical evidences', it was revealed that in the last ten years, the country's manufacturing output grew by an average 7 per cent annually while industrial energy consumption grew at a much lower rate of 3.6 per cent. This, the report said, reflected an increasing awareness of the need for energy efficiency and introduction of energy efficient methods in industry.  Read full story...