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China leads the global renewable energy market

Still experiencing growth in its wind and solar markets, China remains the clear global renewable leader.

China leads the global renewable energy market

Still experiencing growth in its wind and solar markets, China remains the clear global renewable leader.

Sanan to start constructing PV project in China

Sanan Optoelectronics has started constructing a US$1.22 billion photovoltaic project in Anhui Province, China.

Small hydro plants to boost Sri Lankan grid

Sri Lanka will utilize small hydropower plant projects to add 350MW of electricity to the national grid by 2020.

Contact to construct Te Mihli geothermal project for consortium

Contact Energy will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the 159MW Te Mihli geothermal project for US$623 million.

Maldives asks India to lead energy-based development

The Maldives asked India to take a lead in developing clean and green energy-based development.

Indonesia sets aside $38M for geothermal development

Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has set aside us$39 million to mitigate risks for the development of geothermal projects.

CER wins $7.5M contracts

China Energy Recovery won two new contracts for 2011 delivery worth a combined US$7.5 million.

Ambassadors want increased Korean energy cooperation in Africa

South Korean ambassadors to Cameroon, D.R. Congo and Nigeria want to reach out to Africa.

Bangladesh signs nuclear plant deal with Russia

Bangladesh signed a primary deal with Russia for installing a 2000 MW nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna.

Pakistan starts power plant modernization

The first project expected under that Pakistan's initiative to medernize power plants is a 750-megawatt combined-cycle plant in Guddu. It would feature advanced technology F-class gas turbines from GE.

Canadian investment sought in Bangladesh power sector

Bangladesh Commerce Minister Faruk Khan urged Canadian businessmen to invest more in the power sector to help alleviate the country's energy crunch.

Pakistan to complete coal gasification power plant

Pakistan is expected to complete a pilot project, which will generate electricity from the Thar Coal project through gasification this year.

Russia to assist Bangladesh power sector development

Russian ambassador to Bangladesh Gennady P. Trotsenko said Russia is keen to support Bangladesh to develop its power sector.

Bangladesh to protect poor's access to energy

Bangladesh is planning to frame a separate policy to protect poor peoples' right to energy.

Bangladesh awards Spanish firm with transmission project from India

Bangladesh government has awarded a Spanish firm over US$14.08 million project to build transmission line from Baharampur of India to Bheramara. It will be used to import electricity from India.

South Korea to spend $42.6M on renewable energy testbeds

South Korea plans to spend US$42.6 million over the next three years to support local renewable energy testbed projects, the government said Tuesday.

KEPCO to invest $7.2B in smart grid by 2030

KEPCO will invest US$7.18 billion in its smart grid business by 2030. This will serve to cut carbon emissions and boost the efficiency of electricity facilities.