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Adani commissions 2nd 660MW supercritical unit in India

Adani Power has commissioned the second 660MW supercritical power unit at its 4,620MW coal-based Mundra power plant in Gujarat, India.

Adani commissions 2nd 660MW supercritical unit in India

Adani Power has commissioned the second 660MW supercritical power unit at its 4,620MW coal-based Mundra power plant in Gujarat, India.

China to halt subsidies for wind power firms

China's wind power companies expect to see little impact from the recent news that the country will end industry subsidies. because of the investigation launched seven months ago following complaints from US manufacturers.  

ONGC to construct gas-based plant in India

India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will build a 726MW gas-based thermal power project in the state of Tripura.

Wärtsilä and Versa Power to jointly develop fuel cell technology

Wärtsilä and Versa Power Systems agreed to cooperate in developing and integrating Versa Power’s SOFC technology into Wärtsilä products.

ABB wins power order in Bangladesh

ABB will supply a turnkey electrical balance of plant solution including a132 kilovolt (kV) substation that will support a 360 megawatt power plant in Bangladesh.

Samsung, LG to join thin-film solar cells research

Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. will take part in a government-private research program to develop next-generation thin-film solar cells, officials said Tuesday.

China's power shortage threatens global electronics supply chain

China's power shortage could disrupt the global electronics supply chain as many electronics makers rely on Chinese suppliers.

Canadian group to build 600MW PV facility in China

Canadian Solar will build a 600MW photovoltaic cell production factory in Jiangsu Province, China.

NEEPCO's energy generation 6.14% short of target

Energy generation for NEEPCO during 2010-11 has been 5,093 MU, as against the target of 5,426 MU, representing an achievement of 93.86%. This is, however, 12% higher than the energy generated last year.

Insufficient coal supply hamper NTPC's plants

NTPC's thermal power plants are also suffering on account of improper and visibly insufficient coal evacuation facilities. Most affected are its Kahalgaon, Talcher and Farakka thermal power stations.

India imports 2.7 MT of coal for power sector

Power utilities across India imported 2.7 MT of coal, representing a 94% achievement against the prorata target for the month.

BHEL to set up SPV plant in Karnataka

BHEL has secured an order worth around Rs 62 crore for setting up solar power project for Karnataka Power at Belakavadi village in Karnataka.

NALCO to put up 50MW Andhra Pradesh wind power project

NALCO will set up a 50.4-MW wind power project at a cost of Rs 274 crore in Gandikota, in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.

India creates financing scheme to boost solar projects

India has approved the allocation of 4.86 billion rupees or $108 million toward a scheme to guarantee payments for electricity bought from solar power producers.

ADB pushes for wider solar power generation in Asia

To sustain its growth momentum, Asia must manage its energy security and innovate toward sustainable, low carbon growth.

Tata subsidiary to set up gas-based, bifuel power plants

Industrial Energy Limited will set up a 200 MW gas-based power plant, as well as a 450 MW bifuel TPP, capable of being run on gas and coal, in the state of Orissa.

Chinese firm to develop Pakistan power project

China International Water and Electric Corporation will construct a $2.6bn power project in Kashmir, Pakistan.