Hong Kong

Hong Kong RE developer to build solar farms

China Merchants to invest US$489 million.

Hong Kong RE developer to build solar farms

China Merchants to invest US$489 million.

Sri Lanka opens a new thermal power plant

A 24MW thermal power plant in Chunnakam will now help provide uninterrupted power supply to the Jaffna peninsula.

Hong Kong needs to be more energy efficient

Buildings should be more energy efficient to save power to help transform Hong Kong into a low carbon city.

Hong Kong to get tougher on pollution

Will take old commercial vehicles off the road.

CLP diversifying power mix

Also plans to use generate more renewable energy.

Asian Players Tackle Smart Grid

Asian energy leaders and industry players will be tackling technological platforms as well as policy concerns that could underpin smart grid applications among power systems in the region.

Solar power sector cuts use of silver due to steep prices

The solar power sector cut its use of silver by a third in 2012 from 2011’s record highs.

The Black Point Power Station gas supply project

Castle Peak Power Company Limited, Hong Kong (CAPCO). A joint venture between ExxonMobil Energy Ltd. and CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.

Japan's renewable energy plan eliminates nukes

Japan unveiled a new power generation strategy that will boost capacity by more than sixfold for four renewable energy categories by 2030.

Ventyx acquisition strengthens ABB lead in EAM software market

The company’s purchase of Mincom and Ventyx solidified its position as the second-largest supplier of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software worldwide, according to a study.

A revolution in current transformer testing

Different test devices and methods are used in the market to verify the performance of current transformers during development, production, installation and maintenance. This article describes a new and innovative solution to test current transformers at all lifecycle stages by using a revolutionary testing method called "the modeling concept".

The Hong Kong “generation” gap

In years past that referred to the difference between the thinking of the older generation and the younger generation. Today it can be used to describe the difference between how much electricity is being generated versus how much is needed.

CLP/China Grid may buy Exxon stake in Castle Peak for $2.8B

CLP Holdings and China Southern Power Grid may pay around $2.8 billion for a 60 percent ExxonMobil stake in a Hong Kong power venture.

Neyvali Lignite's 125MW thermal power unit starts commercially

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) Limited has declared that the 125 MW first unit of its Barsingsar thermal power station has started commercial operations from January 20, 2012. Torrent Power Limited (TPL) has posted a net profit of Rs 211.28 crore for the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal, registering 6.1% rise over the Rs 199.12 crore earned during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Total income increased to Rs 1,902.86 crore during the said third quarter from Rs 1,579.23 crore during the corresponding period in the previous financial period. SJVN Limited has registered a net profit after tax of Rs 189.63 crore for the third quarter of FY12, a decline from the Rs 191.50 crore posted during the corresponding quarter of FY11. In addition, the company's net income from operations fell to Rs 368.25 crore during the said quarter, in comparison to Rs 396.41 crore earned during the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

CLP Power reduces planned tariff hike to 4.9% in 2012

The company's original proposal in Hong Kong was for a 9.2% increase.

"Cultural revolution" helpful in boosting China-Scotland renewable energy partnership

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said a "cultural revolution" of sorts is needed to promote "real understanding" between China and Scotland.

Bank of China funds waste to energy project

C&G Environmental Protection Holdings will get a group credit facility of RMB2.284b for its capital expenditure requirements.