Giant Battery Station For Wind, Solar In China

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China has commissioned what could be the world's largest grid-tied utility-scale battery energy storage system, and a model for future smart grid development. Read more →

U.S. Wind Tower Makers Hit China Imports

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The clean energy trade war heats up again as U.S. wind tower makers claim unfair trade practices and seek duties on imports from China and Vietnam. Read more →

China High-Speed Rail Found Faulty, Moves On Anyhow

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China finds July’s high-speed rail crash was caused by “major design flaws” and “relaxed safety controls,” and says 54 people will be punished. Read more →

China, India Turn Up The Solar Heat

Changes in policies, prices, subsidies and targets are causing the global market for solar panels to shift from Europe to Asia--particularly China and India. Read more →

Honda Ramping Up Chinese EV Efforts

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Honda has begun testing EVs in the city of Guangzhou, China, foreshadowing their commitment to build EVs in China before the end of 2012. Read more →

Cleantech VC Surging In China

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The Climate Group reports cleantech VC in China is up about 125 percent in 2011 over 2010, with "pollution inspection and management" gaining favor. Read more →

New Industry Opposition To China Solar Duties

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Solar PV supply-chain manufacturers express concern that SolarWorld's bid for duties on Chinese imports could slow growth and cost them business. Read more →

Solar Snapshot: Crunching The Numbers

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Earth Policy Institute delves deep into solar data, delivering information on China's startling manufacturing growth, worldwide trends and more. Read more →

China Building Big Hybrid Solar Plant

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China looks to be getting serious about solar power production, beginning work on an integrated solar combined cycle plant in Ningxia region. Read more →

BYD’s e6 Now For Sale In China

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The Giant Chinese rechargeable battery and auto manufacturer BYD launches its flagship electric vehicle, the e6, for sale to consumers in China. Read more →