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A Self-Healing Smart Grid Is on Asia’s Horizon
A Self-Healing Smart Grid Is on Asia’s Horizon
Electricity distribution is on the cusp of a major transformation in Asia. While Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) has been the mainstay of Asia’s electricity distribution systems, the advantages of a communication-driven, self-healing Smart Grid are becoming abundantly clear.
Quartzelec’s solutions for Asia’s Generation Plant
Quartzelec, the world-renowned electrical engineering group, is investing significantly in the Asian and Middle East region as part of its strategy of seeking new business opportunities in markets outside the UK and mainland Europe.
Dow Formulated Systems begins wind blade production in Georgia
North America gets more accessible supply of wind blade technology starting July 1.
Perkins beefs up its 4000 series line
Power outages can happen anytime. Violent rainstorms and flash flooding almost always result in blackouts, especially in countries where the national power-grid is fragile. Thus efficient electrical generators are a must for entities to counter the repercussions brought about by power disruptions. Providing the highest quality power solutions for Generators has been the role of Perkins, the world’s leading supplier of off-highway diesel engines and gas engines in the 4-2500 kW market. Through many years of providing various industries with their engine needs, Perkins has grown to become synonymous with fuel efficiency and high power output.
Silecs International to invest US$16M in Asian expansion
Silecs International has closed a new round of funding totalling US$16 million.
Renewable energy is necessary says 4 in 5 Singaporeans
A recent GE Energy poll reveals that global warming and pollution are top environmental concerns.
Singapore economy fuels electricity trading value
National Electric Market of Singapore released its report on its record-breaking performance in 2010. In this light, the power generation sector is increasing the utilisation of plant technologies to achieve Singapore’s drive for energy efficiency.
S&C launches 6800 Series Automatic Switch Controls
The 6800 Controls are available for overhead and underground switching and sectionalizing applications.
Singapore Energy Market Authority launches platform for exchanges in economic growth
Tan Sri Leo Moggie, Chairmain of Tenaga Nasional, shared perspectives as part of the inaugural EMA Distinguished Speaker Programme.
Alfanar Construction bags SR1.9bn worth of contract
The project targets to increase generation capacity for the demands of the Hail region.
Asian Power - Exciting (and Frustrating)
In 1997, after 17 years in the UK energy industry, I joined an investment bank, I moved to Hong Kong, and I began to cover the Asian power sector. For anyone involved in the power industry, the insatiable demand for new capacity made Asia the most exciting region in the world. But, as I set about my new role in banking, little did I realize just how exciting this journey would become. And, 14 years later, how that excitement would still burn brightly - but be accompanied by a degree of frustration.
Smart Grid Security in the presence of plug-in electric vehicles
Smart Grid is the modernization of the existing power grid using digital technology in order to derive a number of benefits such as energy efficiency, security and reliability of power supply, and integration of electricity generated from renewable sources. It will be able to co-ordinate the needs and capabilities of all generators, grid operators, end users and electricity market stakeholders in such a way that it can optimize asset utilization and operation and minimize both costs and environmental impacts while maintaining system reliability, resilience and stability.
High energy growth rates, burgeoning demand has ASEAN attracting global investors
South East Asia's economic growth will continue for the next 5 years and economic growth will continue to prompt infrastructure development, Minoru Kaneko, Singapore Chief Representative for NEXI predicts.
GE ships advanced gas turbine equipment to Greece
The equipment will help the country's energy and environmental goals.
Metso modernizes power plant automation for Xcel Energy
The multiphased automation project in Becker, Minnesota, USA will span six years.
Metso supplies technologies to Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A.
The greenfield pulp mill is to be built in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil.
China Resources Power increased coal production in Q1 2011
The total coal production is up by 236.7% compared to last year.
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