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Fukushima reactors to be scrapped |
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387 reads
Tepco will scrap reactors 1 to 4 at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Read ›› |
Tepco seeks French aid to contain nuclear crisis |
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487 reads
Tepco sought assistance from French nuclear power authorities to address the crisis at the Fukushima power plant. Read ›› |
Chinese electricity investments to reach $114B |
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744 reads
Investment in China's electricity sector is expected to reach $114 billion for 2011, according to The People's Daily. Read ›› |
ABB gets 900M transmission link deal in India |
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441 reads
ABB has won a deal to build a $900 million ultrahigh-voltage transmission system for Power Grid Corporation of India's north-east Agra transmission project. Read ›› |
ADB supports energy financing in Indonesia |
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432 reads
ADB is extending $200 million in loans partly to assist Indonesia embark on major energy efficiency improvements in export industries. Read ›› |
Korea's nuclear reactor breakdowns cost $229M |
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637 reads
There were 89 nuclear reactor malfunctions in South Korea over the past 10 years that cost the country US$299 million. Read ›› |
Nepal launches measures to tackle power crisis |
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445 reads
Nepal will launch new power projects and purchase more electricity from India to address the power crisis within the next five years. Read ›› |
SGCC to expand power network |
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502 reads
State Grid Corporation of China will expand its smart grid construction in fields such as electric-charging stations and wind-power installations in 2011. Read ›› |
China cites sound record in pursuing nuclear development |
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China will not let Japan’s nuclear crisis derail its plan to develop the nuclear power industry. Read ›› |
Moventas to set up base in Chennai |
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564 reads
Finnish company Moventas wants harness India's economic potential by setting up a base in Chennai. Read ›› |
North-West to install 810 MW Bangaladesh projects |
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416 reads
The North-West Power Generation Company is set to install 810 MW power project in the northwestern part of Bangladesh. Read ›› |
BHEL-ABB consortium wins $353M order from PGCIL |
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650 reads
BHEL in consortium with ABB won a US$353 million transmission link order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited. Read ›› |
NTPC signs PPA for Katwa project |
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1077 reads
NTPC has signed power purchase agreements with West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Sikkim and Jharkhand. Read ›› |
Gas-fired power plant to rise in Sabah |
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958 reads
Tenaga Nasional Berhad will build a 300MW gas-fired power station in Sabah. Read ›› |
TEPCO eyes $24.7B in loans |
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422 reads
Major Japanese banks are considering to extend loans to TEPCO of up to US$24.7 billion. Read ›› |
Restoration work at Fukushima nuke plant disrupted again |
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424 reads
Work to restore power and key cooling functions was disrupted at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as smoke caused workers to evacuate. Read ›› |
Indonesia to adopt better nuclear technology than Japan |
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651 reads
Despite the Japan nuclear crisis, Indonesia will press on with plans to build a nuclear plant close to a fault line. Read ›› |
Ahai power station receives self-closing electronic ring gate system |
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907 reads
Alstom has delivered the world’s first self-closing electronic ring gate control system to the Ahai hydro power station in China. Read ›› |
Tunnel breakthrough imminent in Vietnam hydro plant |
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637 reads
Cavico is expected to make the third and final tunnel breakthrough at the A Luoi Hydropower project in Vietnam next month. Read ›› |
Alstom to develop smart electrical grid solutions in Shanghai |
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789 reads
Alstom Grid has opened its China Technology Center in Shanghai, which will develop solutions for smart electrical grids. Read ›› |
Bangladesh utilizes rental power plants |
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1098 reads
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the operation of two newly set up rental power plants. Read ›› |
Vietnam emphasizes safety in nuclear power program |
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472 reads
Vietnam will prioritize safety in pursuing its nuclear programme in cooperation with Tokyo and other countries. Read ›› |
Ayala acquires 50% of Ilocos wind farm |
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417 reads
The Ayala Group acquired half of the participating stake in a 33-megawatt wind farm in Ilocos Norte. Read ›› |
Asia-Pacific provides best growth opportunities for PV market |
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790 reads
Asia-Pacific region holds the biggest sustainable, global growth opportunity for solar energy through 2015. Read ›› |
Japan intensifies efforts to cool nuclear plant |
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369 reads
TEPCO's Fukushima Dai-chi nuclear power plant is in danger of fuel rod meltdown. Read ›› |
Vietnam urges speedy power projects implementation |
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516 reads
Vietnam's Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to speed up the planning and licensing of power projects. Read ›› |
Reliance taps Black & Veatch for India's largest power plant |
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1129 reads
Black & Veatch will design Reliance Power's US$2 billion Samalkot power plant in India. Read ›› |
Bangladesh to produce 500 MW from home solar systems |
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995 reads
Bangladesh targets a 500 MW production through solar home system installations. Read ›› |
EU ponders nuclear plant closures after Japan incident |
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431 reads
The EU is exploring the closure of nuclear plants following Japan's struggle to contain a possible metldown at its nuclear plant after an earthquake. Read ›› |
Workers back at Fukushima nuclear plant |
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612 reads
Workers have returned to the nuclear plant after Tokyo Electric Power Company briefly withdrew them from the site due to a rise in radiation levels. Read ›› |
GE to assist Japan on nuclear problems |
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544 reads
General Electric is ready to assist Japan in tackling nuclear crisis, following three explosions at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Read ›› |
Vietnamese energy projects to get Czech assistance |
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539 reads
Businesses from the Czech Republic are willing to help Vietnam build power stations. Read ›› |
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Pakistan to increase power tariff |
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496 reads
Pakistan will increase electricity tariff by 2 per cent and reduce fiscal deficit through tougher controls on expenditure and additional tax measures. Read ›› |
Korea's LNG offered to Japan's power companies |
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418 reads
South Korea will provide LNG to Japanese power companies that turned off nuclear power plants due to the earthquake. Read ›› |
Bangladesh industries to conserve energy for cricket? |
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428 reads
A DESCO circular asked all to keep shut their industries during the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Read ›› |
NEEPCO to renovate Kopili HEP |
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765 reads
Units one and two at the 275 MW Kopili hydro electric power plant will have its turbines and generator equipment renovated and modernized. Read ›› |
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China builds 8 wind power bases in 7 provinces |
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China is building eight 10-million-kilowatt wind power bases in seven provinces, revealed Shi Pengfei, vice president of the Chinese Wind Energy Association. Read ›› |
Quake causes Japan to declare nuclear emergency |
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609 reads
Japan has declared a nuclear emergency after the operator of Fukushima No.1 nuclear plant reported an abnormality today, following a major earthquake. Read ›› |
India to penalise solar firms for operation delays |
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690 reads
The Indian Government plans to impose fines on solar firms that delay the commercial operations of their solar plants. Read ›› |
Tajikistan to help Pakistan build power plants |
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684 reads
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon announced his country's readiness to extend cooperation for setting up power plants in Pakistan. Read ›› |