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Atomic experts urge Korea to strengthen nuclear emergency readiness
Atomic experts urge Korea to strengthen nuclear emergency readiness
South Korea's atomic safety experts says the country needs to learn from Japan's recent nuclear crisis and take concrete steps to strengthen its...
Hanwha's crystalline modules receive global certifications
Hanwha SolarOne’s crystalline solar modules have received certification from three global entities. These are the US-based Underwriters Laboratories...
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...
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.
China to boost power grid investments by 68%
The State Grid Corp of China plans to increase investments in the country's power grid by 68% in a five-year plan.
Tata Power ups fund raising plan to secure coal supply
Tata Power plans to raise $450 million by issuing corporate hybrid securities, revising its target upwards from $300-400 million announced on April...
CWP accelerates 200MW Jiuquan wind power project
CWP has formally obtained the 200MW wind power project development right of phase II of the 10GW wind power base in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, and...
Sorang HEP likely to be commissioned by Aug 2012
Himachal Sorang Power Private Limited's100 MW Sorang Hydroelectric Project is now likely to be commissioned by August 2012, with the first unit going...
Bangladesh power division seeks Tk 71.67 development budget
The Power Division of Bangladesh has sought a Tk 71.67 billion fund for its development budget next year to boost the ailing power supply.
India misses targets for capacity addition and electricity generation
India's power sector only achieved 60% achievement of the capacity addition targets set by the Ministry of Power for 2010-11.
ADB to provide $150M guarantees for India's solar sector
ADB will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to help India scale up its use of solar power as a major renewable energy source.
TEPCO to stabilise Fukushima plant in 6 months
TEPCO unveiled plans to stabilise the quake-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan, within six months.
Gori-1 reactor to shut down for safety check
The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. announced that it will inspect all systems of the 33-year-old Gori-1 reactor. It will only authorize a resumption...
Korea, US to study safe nuclear fuel storage
South Korea and the United States have agreed to carry out a joint study on safe ways to store spent nuclear fuel.
Korean PV sector anticipates sales increase
South Korean makers of solar energy materials are expected to see their sales nearly double this year amid aggressive corporate investment.
Japan utilises 58.3% less nuclear power
The nuclear power plant utilisation rate in Japan fell to 58.3% in March from 66% last year.
Fukushima crisis encourages PV growth in Germany, Italy
Both Germany and Italy are swiftly reacting to the Fukushima nuclear crisis, according to Henning Wicht, senior director and principal analyst for...
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