China's coal consumption for generating electricity soared nearly 18% in the first half of this year from a year ago despite rising concern about pollution and the government's much-vaunted desire to promote cleaner energy sources...   more »

It may be a small country but Iceland has big ambitions in China. Icelandic energy company Enex, which is working on the world's largest geothermal district heating project in Xianyang, while Glitnir, Iceland's biggest bank, is helping Icelandic businesses tap into China's raging economy...   more »

Capitalising on the current solar investment boom, Chinese solar cell maker Jetion Holdings has raised £30.5m through a placing and announced plans to list on London's AIM market. The Jiangyin-based company argues that it has several advantages over better-known western competitors: lower tax rates, low labour costs and strong levels of support from the Chinese government...   more »