India

ABB inaugurated its fourth global wind power generator factory in Vadodara, India. The factory will supply wind power generators, a crucial component in wind turbines, for the growing Indian and global markets.

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

GE Hitachi signed a preliminary agreement with Tata Consulting Engineers in support of its future nuclear projects in India.

Powergrid’s System Operators at its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition technology will undergo training and certification at Jamia Millia.

A 400kV D/C line would connect Bahrampur in eastern India to Bheramara in Bangladesh. An HVDC switching station will also be established at Bheramara.

Suntech will supply Azure Power with several megawatts of solar panels for utility-scale projects across several states in India.

Suzlon will set up, operate and maintain a 37.8 megawatt project at Jaibhim in Dhule-Nandurbar wind park in Maharashtra.

Suzlon won a repeat order from the Malpani Group for two new wind power projects totaling 19.8 MW capacity.

Power Grid Corporation of India is negotiating a transmission project deal with Myanmar to bring about 1,000 MW to India.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited secured a contract for setting up a 1,200 MW thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh.

ABB’s hybrid switchgear technology enabled Tata Power to increase the capacity and reliability of 10 substations in Mumbai.

NPCIL stated that there is no situation that can cause potential radioactivity release at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station.

World Bank discussed a new Country Poverty Strategy for Pakistan that will also address the country’s unreliable energy supply. To realise the objectives of the CPS, the World Bank endorsed a proposed lending program of up to US$6.2 billion for fiscal years 2010-2013.

Sri Lanka wants to have energy audits for all state organisations to save electricity and minimise wastage.

India’s Minister for Power was satisfied with the progress of NTPC’s Dadri project to meet the Commonwealth Games deadline.

Successfully synchronised with the Bawana Grid, the 54 KW Tail End Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Unit has been commissioned at Pooth Khurd.