This information was released in the press conference with the participation of the Ministry of Construction, Vietnam Water Supply Association, the South East Asian Water Utilities Network, and Science and Technology Union of Renewable Energy.

The international exhibition on energy saving and renewable energy is an opportunity for enterprises to introduce their wind, solar, geothermal, biomass energy technologies; to advertise and make links with businesses through seminars.

The Ministry of Energy with support from the ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) on 12 August, 2015 opened a two day workshop to validate the National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) and National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) for the Gambia.

In the implementation of energy development strategy, Ministry of Industry and Trade presided over the preparation of policies to support the development of renewable energy sources such as wind power, biomass power, electricity generated from solid wastes and solar power.

Hydro Tasmania has signed contracts totaling nearly $4 million for work on its renewable energy and storage project on Flinders Island, with Toshiba winning the contract for the supply of battery cells.

Global confectionary giant Mars has released its 2014 sustainability report, highlighted by a 54% year-on-year increase in the amount of renewable energy used by the company.

The Trade Fair aims at introduction and promotion of energy-saving products, high-tech electrical appliances, energy-saving solutions and use of green energy sources, new and renewable energy based products.

With a view to use renewable energy source, world’s fourth largest railway network, Indian Railways has rolled out its solar energy powered coaches.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank is investing $15 million (£9.45m) in the project which aims to increase renewable energy supply in the country.

A member of the World Bank Group is investing $25 million (£15.75M) to boost renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The preferential loan will be used to finance projects on renewable energy and energy efficiency in Namibia through NamPower.

Technology company says it will open 14th data centre at Widows Creek site in Jackson County that will be powered with 100% renewable energy .

Asia accounted 60% of the global progress on energy access and renewables during 210-212.

The Investment Law 2014 officially takes effect on July 1st, 2015. The Law states that 13 industrial groups will receive investment incentives. These manufacturing industries include clean energy, renewable energy, manufacturing of 30% value added products or energy-saving products.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA, with its 350+ stores and 150,000 employees around the world, has been taking steps to be a better citizen of the Earth, including selling solar panels in some stores and making a big wind power investment near Chicago.

From using renewable energy to cutting back on emissions, five cities across the globe are leading the way when it comes to implementing sustainable initiatives.

Asia accounted 60% of the global progress on energy access and renewables during 210-212.

A London-based bank has launched a manual to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy in Belarus.

Vietnam was leading in this area, while its ASEAN counterparts still lagged behind in renewable generation capacity.

On June 18, in Hanoi, Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening the mutual cooperation in the field of industry and renewable energy for energy conservation.