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Fukushima reactors to be scrapped

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tenaga Nasional Berhad will build a 300MW gas-fired power station in Sabah. Read ››

TEPCO eyes $24.7B in loans

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bangladesh targets a 500 MW production through solar home system installations. Read ››

EU ponders nuclear plant closures after Japan incident

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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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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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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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Businesses from the Czech Republic are willing to help Vietnam build power stations. Read ››

Pakistan to increase power tariff

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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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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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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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Units one and two at the 275 MW Kopili hydro electric power plant will have its turbines and generator equipment renovated and modernized. Read ››

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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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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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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Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon announced his country's readiness to extend cooperation for setting up power plants in Pakistan. Read ››