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India's power generation costs up by 50% over last 2 years
India's power generation costs up by 50% over last 2 years
Rising cost of fuel and finance is pushing up India's generation charges by as much as 50% for some over the last two years.
Malaysia to source 5.5% energy from renewable sources
Malaysia has created support mechanisms to secure 5.5 percent of its total energy capacity from renewable sources by 2015.
China's Xiangjiaba hydropower plant starts water storage
The Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station began to store water, slightly affecting the water level of the river it straddles.
Mettur power plant achieves full capacity in trial run
The 600-MW Mettur Thermal Power Station in Tamil Nadu achieved full capacity on trial run.
Solar energy dominates Japanese clean energy projects
Solar energy projects constitute 83% of clean energy projects recently approved by the Japanese government.
Vietnam's hydropower projects in Quang Nam behind schedule
Many of the 17 hydropower plant projects in Quang Nam province have not made much progress.
Rooftop solar panels being pushed for the Philippines
Installation of solar panels on rooftops of households, commercial establishments and buildings is being pushed in the Philippines to help ensure energy security.
Australia's largest solar farm opens
The 10-megawatt Greenough River Solar Farm, Australia's biggest solar project comprising 150,000 photovoltaic panels, has opened.
India and Japan reaffirm commitment to nuclear energy
India and Japan have agreed to cooperate to improve the safety of their civilian nuclear power plants.
Green Energy revenue plunges
Green Energy Technology Inc., Taiwan’s biggest solar wafer maker, said that revenue sank 42 percent to NT$381 million (US$13 million) last month from NT$662 million in August.
Malaysia's TNB to build Prai power plant
Malaysia's Energy Commission awarded Tenaga Nasional Bhd a contract to build and operate a RM3bil combined-cycle gas turbine Prai power plant.
Malaysia's TNB awarded 1,071MW Penang power plant contract
Tenaga Nasional Bhd has clinched a RM3 billion contract to build, own and operate a power plant in Penang.
New Zealand, Indonesia to collaborate on geothermal projects
New Zealand and Indonesia have agreed to focus on collaborating on geothermal energy projects as part of efforts to boost bilateral relations.
More Japanese reactors to come online in 2013
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority says that the start-up of more idled nuclear reactors will not come until next year.
Terra Firma invests heavily in China’s renewable energy
A major British private equity firm is continuing its diversification into renewable energy by setting up a US$5 billion investment fund in China.
Bangladesh govt eyes green energy to address demand
The government of Bangladesh has set its sights on promoting green energy to meet the growing energy demand.
Group lobbies for Philippine solar-grid interconnection protocol
The Philippine Solar Power Alliance has been lobbying for interconnection protocol to govern net metering for the import and export of capacity to and from the grid.
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