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Pakistan's 4320MW Dasu hydroelectric project to get WB funding

Pakistan's 4320MW Dasu hydroelectric project to get WB funding

The World Bank will help fund the development of Pakistan's 4320MW Dasu hydroelectric project on the Indus River.

Pakistan hydro sector attracts Norwegian investors

Norwegian investors are interested in opportunities in the hydropower sector for Pakistan, said Norwegian Ambassador to Pakistan Cecilie Landsverk.

China wants more private investments in energy sector

China is taking out restrictions that hinder private investments in its energy sector.

Toshiba to construct Japan's biggest solar power plant

Toshiba will start constructing the biggest PV project in Japan totaling 100MW with an investment of US$379.6 million in the Minami Soma coastline.

Japan to banish energy-hungry incandescent bulbs

Japan’s drive to stave-off a massive power shortfall this summer takes another route.

Vietnam sets high standards for hydropower projects

A total of 52 substandard hydroelectricity projects were rejected by Vietnam's local authorities since the beginning of this year.

Pakistan's power shortfall rises to 7,663 MW

Load-shedding is being implemented in Pakistan after electricity shortfall jumped to 7,663 megawatt.

Japan approves feed-in tariff for renewable energy

Japan’s feed-in tariff or FIT is one of the highest in the world.

Japan's Hitachi expects nuke business to double

Hitachi expects its nuclear power business to more than within a decade due to growing overseas demand and post-disaster work at Fukushima atomic plant.

Sri Lanka's hydropower generation drops to 14.8%

Hydropower generation in Sri Lanka has dropped to 14.8 percent 323 Gwh due to receding water levels of hydropower reservoirs.

Vietnam starts operating 170MW hydropower plant

The A Luoi Hydropower Plant officially generated electricity after 5 years of construction.

Bangladesh to meet 700MW shortage with more oil-run power plants

Bangladesh will install more fuel oil-run power plants nothwithstanding rising oil prices.

China to drill for oil in Abu Dhabi

China, the world's biggest energy consumer, could begin drilling for oil in Abu Dhabi as early as next year.

China and Denmark to boost trade in green technologies

The world’s former and current leaders in wind power decide to cooperate more to advance renewable energy.

Nepal eyes $6B investment in hydropower

Nepal has approved the template for hydropower projects above 500MW.

Test run for new Korean reactor halted again on technical glitch

South Korea's new Shin Wolsong 1 reactor went offline on Sunday morning after its turbine generator wasautomatically stopped, said officials at the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.

Malaysia and Indonesia in cross-border power exchange

Malaysia's TNB inked an agreement with two Indonesian entities to facilitate a cross border electricity-exchange between the two countries.