India

Tata Power commissions Maharashtra solar power plant

Tata Power commissioned its 3 MW, Photo Voltaic based, grid connected solar power plant at Mulshi, Maharashtra.

Tata Power commissions Maharashtra solar power plant

Tata Power commissioned its 3 MW, Photo Voltaic based, grid connected solar power plant at Mulshi, Maharashtra.

India promotes cross border power trading

India has called for integrating the entire SAARC region by a robust Power Grid system.

BHEL gets Rs 5,000 crore order from Bajaj Hindustan

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited bagged a Rs 5,450 crore order from Bajaj Hindustan Delhi for the supply, erection and commissioning of a 3×660-MW capacity thermal power plant at Lalitpur in UP.

Orissa hesitant to introduce competition in power

The Orissa said it would “think twice” before introducing competition in the electricity distribution system.

Panel asks India to defer nuclear plans

A panel backed by the Indian environment ministry suggested holding off environmental approvals for four proposed nuclear reactors.

Pemanek to build production lines for Indian JV

Pemamek will design, construct and deliver a PEMA membrane wall panel line and four PEMA tube prefabrication lines for TBWES.

Tata Power to add 185MW renewable energy in India

Tata Power will augment its renewable energy portfolio by adding 150MW to wind electricity and 35MW to solar energy projects in India. The investment will cost6 of INR13 billion or $290 million.

Gridco to buy solar power from NTPC

Gridco signed a Power Purchase Agreement with NTPC for the for purchase of 10 Mw of solar power.

KPTL bags $1.9B contracts

India's Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited secured three contracts worth INR13 billion or $1.99 billion from domestic, Ukrainian and Tanzanian companies.

Hanwha's crystalline modules receive global certifications

Hanwha SolarOne’s crystalline solar modules have received certification from three global entities. These are the US-based Underwriters Laboratories, the UK-based Microgeneration Certification Scheme and Germany’s Technical Inspection Association or TÜV Rheinland.

Bangladesh to finalise policy on coal

The government of Bangladesh will form a National Committee to expedite the process of using country’s coal commercially. It aims to reach consensus on coal extraction method.

Tata Power ups fund raising plan to secure coal supply

Tata Power plans to raise $450 million by issuing corporate hybrid securities, revising its target upwards from $300-400 million announced on April 18.

Reliance Power to commission Sasan project

Reliance Power will commission the first unit of its 3,960 MW- Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project in January 2013. schedule.

Suzlon to put up 50.4MW wind project in Gujarat

Suzlon Energy has got an order from Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals to set up, operate and maintain 50.4 mega watt of wind energy projects in Gujarat.

Sorang HEP likely to be commissioned by Aug 2012

Himachal Sorang Power Private Limited's100 MW Sorang Hydroelectric Project is now likely to be commissioned by August 2012, with the first unit going on-stream in July 2012.

Bangladesh power division seeks Tk 71.67 development budget

The Power Division of Bangladesh has sought a Tk 71.67 billion fund for its development budget next year to boost the ailing power supply.

India misses targets for capacity addition and electricity generation

India's power sector only achieved 60% achievement of the capacity addition targets set by the Ministry of Power for 2010-11.