India
Decreased Indian supply increases Nepal's loadshedding
Decreased Indian supply increases Nepal's loadshedding
The Nepal Electricity Authority has increased loadshedding by 46 hours per week.
Indian power sector hobbled by lack of land, coal: Tata
Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata said difficulties on land acquisition and coal block auctions are impeding the growth of the power sector in the country.
Bangladesh's Midland to get $21M loan for 51MW gas-fired project
Midland Power Company Ltd will recwive a $21 million loan for its 51-megawatt gas-fired power plant at Ashuganj of Narayanganj.
Power Industry India Conference set to kick off on 30 August
International power companies will meet with Indian government and policy-makers at the Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi.
India's central transmission system to become world's largest
India will add its southern grid to the central transmission system by 2014 ramping upits transmission capacity to 65,500 MW.
Lack of funding slows India's off-grid renewable sector
Financial hurdles are stalling the progress of India's off-grid renewable power.
Tarapur contributes 33% of India's total atomic power generation
The Tarapur Atomic Power Station generated a total of 2,780 mus from April to June accounting for 33 percent of India's total atomic power generated in the period.
Essar Oil hit by US$252 million net loss
India's second biggest private oil refiner reported a US$252 million net loss in the June quarter from a US$84.3 million net profit year-on-year.
13 Bangladesh power projects lack funding
Bangladesh power projects amounting to 13,000 megawatt could not be implemented due to liquidity problems.
Suzlon Energy posts record quarterly loss
India’s leading wind turbine maker reported its biggest ever quarterly loss at US$153 million.
Study to determine India's wind potential
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has initiated a 'realistic' reassessment of the wind power potential in the country.
India's Gujarat targets 1,000MW solar project
The government of the state of Gujarat in India may set up a 1,000MW solar power project.
Bangladesh, Russia finalize nuclear power plant deal
The financing agreement for Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been finalized with Russia.
India's Tata Power eyes overseas transmission projects
Tata Power will venture in transmission business overseas due to limited opportunities in India.
India to add 56,477 MW solar and wind capacity
India has been proposed a target of 39,820 MW solar and wind power capacity addition by the end of FY 2016-17.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy