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Work on unpopular Indian nuclear plant to proceed

Despite a spate of protests that halted its construction, the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant has received the green light to continue.

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Work on unpopular Indian nuclear plant to proceed

Despite a spate of protests that halted its construction, the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant has received the green light to continue.

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Vietnam says enough power available this summer

Vietnam is brushing aside concerns crippling power shortages could hits its economy this summer.

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Fukushima's offshore wind project opposed by fishing community

Local fishermen aare opposing the government-sponsored project to build a huge, floating wind-power installation in waters off Fukushima Prefecture.

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Unified Indonesian time zone may save energy: PLN

Perusahaan Listrik Negara will study the benefits of unifying Indonesian time zones, including electricity savings.

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Gov't panel split on Japan's use of atomic power

A Japanese government panel tasked with presenting policy options for the country's new energy plan are divided over nuclear power use.

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S.Korea's nuclear plans to be blocked by opposition party

The main South Korean opposition party pledged to oppose plans to build more nuclear power plants if it wins elections this year.

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India to allocate $438M for hydropower projects with Bhutan

India-assisted hydro electric projects in Bhutan during FY 2012-13 will require an annual funding of US$438 million.

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Japan’s Softbank eyes 30 megawatt solar project

Japan’s third largest mobile phone company decides that green is good.

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China bumps India off $1.6B Nepal power deal

China will develop Nepal's 760MW West Seti Project hydropower plant in a $1.6 billion deal.

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NZ wind industry gets the wind in its sails

Despite disappointments, New Zealand’s struggling wind industry should finally break free of the doldrums.

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Chinese company to process nuclear waste

China prepares to recycle nuclear waste into something less harmful.

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Price reforms, nuclear power top Chinese energy agenda

Premier Wen Jiabao has spelled out the directions China intends to take to ensure the flow of electric power on which its progress depends.

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China power output growth to hit 2-year low

China's power output is expected to rise 7.5 percent in 2012, its slowest since 2009.

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New dam powers up Laos' Theun-Hinboun hydropower plant

A new dam has allowed the Theun-Hinboun hydropower plant in Borikhamxay province of Laos to generate energy at its full capacity of 220 megawatts.

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Japan leads in buiding geothermal projects in Indonesia

A Japan-led joint venture will build and operate two geothermal power plants in Indonesia, each able to generate 220 megawatts.

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Japan looks to sell nuclear technology to five countries

Despite its ongoing problems with its nuclear power industry, Japan is going ahead with plans to export nuclear technology to Turkey and other countries.

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Indonesia - Malaysia electricity trade to begin 2014

Indonesia's PLN plans to begin trading between 50 to 100 kilowatts with Malaysia in 2014.

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