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Indonesia's PLN to bid $2.18B Sumatra-Java grid

PLN will begin the tender process for the US$2.18 billion Sumatra-Java interconnection project.

Indonesia's PLN to bid $2.18B Sumatra-Java grid

PLN will begin the tender process for the US$2.18 billion Sumatra-Java interconnection project.

Demand for turbines in India may drop by nearly 400 megawatts

A generous tax break credited with the massive surge in wind power investments in India has been blown away.

Nepal clears China's $1.6 B hydroelectric project amid irregularities

A parliamentary panel cleared the way for a Chinese company to build a $1.6 billion hydroelectric plant in Nepal.

Vietnam reaffirms economic importance of nuclear power plants

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang said nuclear power plants are of essential significance for the national development.

Sri Lanka threatened by India's new nuke plants

The Sri Lankan government has proposed an MoU to India on nuclear disaster management, according to Power Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.

India's largest solar power plant comes online

India's energy grid can look forward to an additional 40MW of electricity, this from solar power.

U.S. investment arm lends US$250 million to Indian RE projects

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation has injected long-term capital to help unlock India's huge renewable energy potential.

Korea in line to develop 4 Vietnamese nuclear plants

Korea and Vietnam will start a one-year feasibility study as early as next month for the construction of a Korean-developed nuclear power plant.

China to become world’s largest smart grid user

China has taken to smart grid technology big time.

Bangladesh cabinet okays creation of nuclear body

The Bangladesh cabinet has approved the draft of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Control Act 2012.

China still world leader in wind power

China’s great wind revolution answers its need for clean energy and a clean environment.

China still world leader in wind power.

China’s great wind revolution answers its need for clean energy and a clean environment.

Philippines believes renewable energy can cut its exorbitant power prices

The country with Asia’s most expensive electricity waxes optimistic about meeting its renewable energy goals.

Tidal energy added to Japan’s energy mix

Japan’s post-Fukushima search for new sources of electrical power has led it to tidal energy.

South Korea in huge renewable energy investment

Promising renewable energy sectors stand to benefit from more government funding.

IFC to invest in cleaner Indian air

International Finance Corporation is to invest US$20 million in the newly established Nereus India Alternative Energy Fund.

New project boosts India’s power capacity

India has commissioned its first successful public-private partnership in greenfield power generation.