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Japan to persuade communities on resuming nuclear operations

The mayor of Genkai, Saga Prefecture, announced that he will agree to allow Kyushu Electric Power Co. to restart the Genkai nuclear power plant's No. 2 and 3 reactors.

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Japan to persuade communities on resuming nuclear operations

The mayor of Genkai, Saga Prefecture, announced that he will agree to allow Kyushu Electric Power Co. to restart the Genkai nuclear power plant's No. 2 and 3 reactors.

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China's top 5 power firms suffer more losses

China's five major state-owned power-generating firms lost a total of 12.16 billion yuan or US$1.88 billion from January to May period. This is a substantial increase 4.3 billion yuan in losses during the same period last year.

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India surpasses generation targets in May

India surpassed its energy generation target for May 2011 by 3,065 million units, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority.

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South Korea to increase power tariffs slowly amid higher fuel cost

South Korea plans to slowly increase the country's electricity tariffs gradually to curb inefficient consumption and to slow down power demand growth.

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Bangladesh to add 16,000 MW to grid by 2016

Bangladesh will add 15,000-MW electricity would be added to the national grid by 2016 through using liquid fuel, coal, duel fuel and renewable energy.

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China to double solar-power capacity by 2015

China is seeking to expand its solar-power capacity to 10 gigawatts by 2015, a government official said, as part of its efforts to expand the use of alternative energy sources.

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India to add 17,191 MW capacity this year

Projects worth 17,191 MW capacity are likely to be commissioned in India this year.

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Vietnam pursues masterplan for nuclear power development

A Vietnam official emphasized the key contents in completing a master plan of developing nuclear power infrastructure.

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India’s largest solar plant completed by Feb 2012

Lanco Infratech and juwi Holding have won a contract to build India’s largest solar system in the city of Dhule.

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China's power shortage to get worse than 2004

The State Grid Corp. of China stated that this year's power shortage may be worse than 2004.

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Japan, China, and Korea to cooperate in ensuring nuclear safety

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak agree that strong cooperation will be needed for Japan's rapid rebuilding.

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