Regulation
TNEB escapes penalty for grid overdraw
TNEB escapes penalty for grid overdraw
The CERC will not penalize TNEB for failure to maintain grid discipline on several occasions during March-April 2010. It was a violation of the...
Indian hydroelectric projects held up due to opposition
India will add a total of 10 hydroelectric plants with an aggregate capacity of 2,894 MW.
Indian hydroelectric projects held up due to opposition
Two projects hydroelectric projects conceived for the state of Sikkim with a total capacity of 530 MW, are hindered due to agitation from local...
Philippines has highest electricity rates in Asia
The Philippines has the most expensive electricity in the whole of Asia.
Chinese solar industry tackled in seminar
SEMA will host a seminar this spring addressing the impact of the Chinese manufacturing model on the global solar industry. The event will take place...
CPI and Alcoa sign cooperation MOU
The MoU will strengthen cooperation in such clean energies as wind power and solar energy, advanced aluminium and high-end aluminium processing.
China Power: Clean energy up 40% in 5 years
In the coming five years China's adjustment for the power source structure of the corporation would focus on accelerating the development of clean...
India allocates power from NTPC's Rammam-III HEP
India's Ministry of Power has allocated power from the 120 MW Rammam Stage-III hydro electric project of NTPC in West Bengal.
Lanka calls for revisions in Trincomalee project agreements
Sri Lanka has called for certain changes in the draft power purchase agreement for the 2x250 MW coal-based Trincomalee power project.
MoEF allows 2 gas-fired power projects in Uttarakhand
The Beta Infratech Private Limited's 358 MW gas-based combined cycle power plant at Kashipur has been accorded environmental clearance. The land...
Indonesia interested in power supply from Bakun
Indonesia is interested in getting power supply from the Bakun hydroelectric dam now being built in Sarawak. This was revealed by Second Finance...
NHPC pursues foray into thermal, nuclear power
NHPC will the Ministry of Power once again for obtaining the necessary statutory approvals for its proposed diversification into other power...
Taiwan reduces solar power feed-in tariffs
Taiwan reduced the feed-in tariffs for solar power for 2011 by approximately 30 per cent from 2010 levels. This is due to the falling cost of solar...
Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala yet to reorganize electricity boards
The States of Bihar, Jharkhand and Kerala are yet to reorganize their electricity boards into distinct corporations.
India's power ministry ridicules safety concern on Subansiri dam
India's Ministry of Power brushed aside the apprehensions of Arunachal Pradesh government about the dam safety of NHPC's 2,000 MW Subansiri.
JinkoSolar joins credit of Chinese PV manufacturers
Bank of China offered a credit facility to JinkoSolar worth approximately US$7.6 billion over a five-year period.
China to invest $121B in nuclear power stations
China will give the go-ahead to ten nuclear power projects during its 12th Five-Year Plan, ending 2015.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia