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Asia's largest solar power park opens in Gujarat
Asia's largest solar power park opens in Gujarat
A 600 MW solar power park was opened by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the state's Patan district.
TIB Demands Cancellation of Coal Plant Near Sundarbans
TIB Demands Cancellation of Coal Plant Near Sundarbans
U.S. Ex-Im Bank funds India’s largest solar power project
India’s Reliance Power, Ltd has received U.S. government funding for its major solar power project.
Fedders Lloyd to expand wind turbine manufacturing facility at Bharuch
Fedders Lloyd plans to expand its manufacturing facility for wind turbine towers, heavy precision fabrication and machining facility in Bharuch district, Gujarat.
Bosch explores India's huge solar project potential
Bosch is eyeing 10 mega watt worth projects over the next few years.
NTPC's sixth unit bunker collapses in Bihar
Power generation was halted at the 500MW unit 6 of the NTPC thermal power plant at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district after its bunker collapsed.
ABB to develop a 1,200kV circuit breaker
This highest AC voltage level in the world can result in a space saving of up to 60%.
India and the U.S. cooperate to advance clean energy
India and the United States have established a joint US$125 million fund for clean energy research.
Pakistan increases consumption limit of subsidized consumers
Pakistan has increased the maximum amount of electricity that can be consumed with tax benefits from 50 to 100 units per month.
Malaysia eyes coal, wind power plants in Pakistan
Malaysia is keen to participate in Pakistan's coal and wind power projects to help the country meet its future demand for electricity supply.
Iran optimistic about power deal with Pakistan
Consul General Peshawar Hassan Darvishvand is hopeful the 5,000 MW power importation deal from Iran to Pakistan will be signed soon.
Gujarat offers 500 hectares for UMPP
Gujarat has agreed to allocate 500 hectare of land for second 4,000 mw ultra mega power project in the state.
Indian government seeks 10,000 MW hydro power by 2017
India's Power Ministry wants to add 10,000 MW of hydro power capacity in the country in the next five years.
Areva Solar, Reliance Power to set up Asia's largest solar plant
Areva Solar has bagged a contract by Reliance Power to build Asia's largest concentrated solar power installation.
Pakistan inks $840M WB loan for hydel plant expansion
Pakistan signed an $840 million World Bank loan for the Tarbela IV hydropower project extension to produce an additional 1,400 megawatts.
Pakistan working on 20,000MW hydropower projects
Hydropower projects with cumulative generation capacity of about 20,000MW are currently in progress in Pakistan.
Reliance's 1,200MW Rosa TPP to shut due to coal shortage
Reliance Power`s 1,200 MW Rosa Thermal Power Plant is faced with serious coal supply disruptions that it may be forced to shut down the plant.
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