Rain or shine: New solar cell captures energy from raindrops
A solar panel that can generate electricity from falling raindrops has been invented, enabling power to flow even when skies…
China gives up regulatory body to create Energy ministry
China plans to create an Energy ministry to oversee the country’s vast oil, natural gas, coal and power sectors, part…
Chinese energy giant CEFC China Energy’s chairman has been probed for suspected economic crimes
The chairman of China’s CEFC China Energy, the private firm that has agreed to buy a nearly $10 billion stake…
China looks to retain local subsidies for electric vehicles
The Chinese government is leaning towards retaining local subsidies for electric vehicles after eliminating a prior proposal to scrap the…
China Is the New World Leader in Renewable Energy
China continues to be an unstoppable force in the realm of renewable energy. A new report released by the Institute…
Belt & Road Initiative: China is looking for the great global strategy
China is in the process of rephrasing a major strategy – the Belt & Road Initiative (BRi) – in relation…
The Chinese model for developing a low-carbon industry
Aida Szilagyi, president of the National Center for Sustainable Production and Consumption Alex Petrovici, Director of the Cities Association in…
Top EU climate official issues ‘wake-up call’ on batteries for EVs
European industry is lagging behind in the manufacturing of batteries that power electric vehicles, warned the top official in charge…
China aims to stop renewable energy being wasted by 2020
China aims to prevent power generated by its renewable energy sector being wasted by 2020, the country’s National Energy Administration…
Energy efficiency and growth, the Chinese way
For years, Beijing has pursued an energy intensity target relative to GDP, allowing China to continue growing at breakneck pace.…
Europe’s e-bike makers rage against Chinese imports
European producers of electric bikes (e-bikes) have filed a complaint with the European Commission against cheap Chinese e-bike imports, saying…
Gazprom unseats ExxonMobil as world’s largest energy company
Russia’s Gazprom has topped the S&P Global Platts 250 rating of the world’s energy companies. The company has ousted US…
Moody’s: Emerging markets to lead pack on renewable energy
Emerging markets are set to eclipse developed nations next year in their capacity to generate wind and solar power as…
China exceeded one million new energy vehicles
The number of new energy vehicles in China has reached 1.01 million, according to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS). A…
US shale boom ends OPEC’s power to crush
For decades, the world’s largest oil shippers lived in fear of OPEC turning off the taps and causing demand for…
Romania approves China Energy bouyout of Rompetrol
KMG International Group (KMGI) announces the recent decisions of the Romanian authorities approving the transaction signed at the end of…