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China still world's largest power producer

China still world's largest power producer

China's total installed power generation capacity reached 1.14 billion kw by end of 2012.

China's Three Gorges generates record amount of electricity

The Three Gorges Power Plant generated a record high generated 98.1 billion kwh in 2012.

China's snow-hit southern grid striving to ensure supply

Ice covering electricity transmission lines in China is now being melted.

Philippines' Basic Energy to explore renewable energy projects

The Philippines' Basic Energy Corp. is putting up a $2-billion joint venture.

Indian state of Gujarat to promote solar power

Gujarat Energy Development Agency will sign MoUs with several solar project developers.

India's Mahindra to execute 300 MW solar power plants in 2 years

Mahindra EPC is aiming to commission over 300 MW of solar power projects in two years.

Thailand's SPCG aiming to feed Myanmar's power needs

Thai solar power producer SPCG is aiming to start a solar-farm business in Myanmar.

China aims to remain world leader in renewables

Plans to add 49 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity this year.

Vietnamese group inks $120-M loan for thermal plants

The Electricity Group of Vietnam closed a loan deal for its new thermal-power plant projects.

Bangladesh's IDCOL to instal one lakh bio gas plants by 2016

IDCOL will introduce one-lakh bio gas plants in rural areas across the country by 2016.

China gives subsidies for more renewable power projects

China increased its renewable power projects qualified for state subsidies.

Coal supply uncertain for India's Mundra power plant

The world's largest coal-based power plant is struggling to survive at the back of coal supply problems.

LNG-fed power projects eyed for the Philippines

The Philippines is making room for additional 1,400 megawatts LNG power projects.

Marubeni joins in Bangladesh power

Marubeni Corp. said Thursday it has landed an order from the Bangladesh Power Development Board to build a

GE to service Taiwan Power's 39MW turbines

General Electric will service 26 GE 1.5MW wind turbines operating across Taiwan.

Solar power sector cuts use of silver due to steep prices

The solar power sector cut its use of silver by a third in 2012 from 2011’s record highs.