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WB approves $330M loan for Trung Son Hydropower project

The World Bank approved a new loan of $330 million for Vietnam to support the mid-sized multipurpose Trung Son Hydropower Project.

WB approves $330M loan for Trung Son Hydropower project

The World Bank approved a new loan of $330 million for Vietnam to support the mid-sized multipurpose Trung Son Hydropower Project.

Huadian to build four 10GW hydropower bases

China Huadian Group will build four 10-million-kilowatt hydropower bases in China during 2011-2015.

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.

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.

Vietnam hastens development of strategy for renewable energy

An approved strategy and master plan for renewable energy development in Vietnam is needed for investors to implement projects exploiting potential renewable energy sources in Vietnam.

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.

GT Solar secures Taiwan energy contract

GT Solar has secured a $93.9 million contract from Taiwan-based Powertec Energy to supply a complete suite of polysilicon production equipment and technology.

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.

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.

Indonesia looking for investors in 7 power plants

Perusahaan Listrik Negara is opening tenders for seven coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,650 megawatts.

Cummins Power Generation powers Australia's greenest hospital

The project will  help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 45%.

NEC and Enel Distribuzione partner on future Smart Grids and Smart Cities

The partnership will be banking on NEC's intelligent systems solutions.

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.

China says Daya Bay nuclear radiation within normal levels

The Chinese government announced that radiation levels from the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station remained normal and poses no threat to human health.