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ADB extends $100M for India-Bangladesh interconnection

The funds will be used to build a 40-kilometer 400-kilovolt transmission line, along with a high voltage direct current substation and connecting loop, linking the western electrical grid of Bangladesh with India’s eastern grid. Around 500 megawatts of power are expected to flow into Bangladesh by 2012 as a result of the project, with the possibility of more in the future.

ADB extends $100M for India-Bangladesh interconnection

The funds will be used to build a 40-kilometer 400-kilovolt transmission line, along with a high voltage direct current substation and connecting loop, linking the western electrical grid of Bangladesh with India’s eastern grid. Around 500 megawatts of power are expected to flow into Bangladesh by 2012 as a result of the project, with the possibility of more in the future.

China close to acquiring Brazilian energy companies

The SGCC expects to complete its acquisition of seven Brazilian energy companies from Plena Transmissoras for $1.72 billion by October.

Bangladesh boosts rural electrification

PGCB boosted its rural power supply with its Niamatpur 132/33 KV Grid Substation and Nawgoan-Niamatpur 132 KV Transmission line.

Incentives proposed for Indian wind sector

India’s wind farm power could account for 24 per cent of India's total power generation capacity by 2030.

Laxiwa’s Unit 1 now connected to grid

All five Laxiwa Hydropower units are now connected to the grid after its Unit 1’s successful commissioning. The unit recently completed a 72-hour test run.

Transmission fault causes Macau to use generators

CEM temporarily lowered its power importation from Guangdong in half due to a safety fault the transmission towers in Zhuhai.

Japan earmarks $5.85M for carbon offsetting program

Japan will provide $5.85m in subsidies to 15 firms to undergo studies for emission-cutting projects overseas.

Heimifeng unit successfully connected to grid

Unit 3 of Heimifeng Pumped Storage Plant was successfully connected to the grid for generation.    The successful grid connection of unit 3 indicated that commissioning for grid connection and power generation of Phase II Project will be carried out on full scale and tested the professional competence of plant professionals at Wuling Electric Power Co., Ltd.    At the moment, commissioning preparations for grid connection of unit 4 of Heimifeng Hydropower Plant are well under way and commissioning will be conducted soon.

Vestas bags order for Australia’s biggest wind power project

Vestas has secured a contract for the delivery of 140 V112-3.0 MW turbines for the 420 MW Macarthur project in Australia.

Malaysia tackles Sabah-Sarawak electricity problems

Unimas will undertake research and development to solve electricity supply problems to rural off-grid areas in Sabah and Sarawak.

Study: Wind is way to go for India

Until 2030, wind power will key in providing energy to India's ever growing demand amid an economy which will boom.