Regulation
UNITEN and TERI collaborate on energy
UNITEN and TERI collaborate on energy
UNITEN has taken an initiative to collaborate with TERI to work on common solutions of the energy resources issues. The first step is the...
ADB grants $21.6M for Bhutan’s household electrification
Bhutan is receiving fresh ADB assistance in providing electricity to all rural households. Asian Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a...
CEM assists residents on energy conservation
CEM joined hands with Kong Fook On Building Management Committee to hold a seminar entitled “Harmonious Community and Safe Use of Electricity”.
China criticizes US probe on clean energy sector
China’s energy chief criticized US probe into Chinese subsidy on its clean energy.
Japanese companies establish nuclear group
A consortium of 13 Japanese companies will establish the "International Nuclear Energy Development of Japan Co., Ltd." or JINED today.
Bihar gets $132M electricity upgrade loan
The Indian state of Bihar will receive $132 million from ADB for electricity system upgrades.
Shutdown of Hamaoka nuclear power reactor extended
Chubu Electric Power extended the scheduled shutdown, beginning in late September, of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station Reactor No. 5.
ADB to help Asia unleash solar potential
ADB will help Asia and the Pacific develop the know-how and capabilities to make solar energy.
India's Suzlon to buy all of REpower
Suzlon Energy is in talks to buy the remaining nine percent stake in German unit REpower Systems AG.
India to halve power deficit next year
India plans to add 18,600 MW capacity in 2011/12 from the 20,359 MW it has in the current year.
Meralco foresees reduction in October generation charges
Meralco sees a reduction in its October generation charge following decreases in the generation cost of Independent Power Producers. According to the...
CEM enlightens public on safe electricity usage
CEM help edimprove citizens’ understanding of safe electricity usage by putting up propaganda posters. The efforts focused on the importance of...
Indian nuclear law seen to deter progress
India’s nuclear liability law threatens India's plans to add 40,000 MW nuclear power plants by 2032.
MRC wants increased cooperation with China/Myanmar
Representatives from MRC member countries discussed increased levels of cooperation in managing Mekong River Basins with Chinese and Myanmar...
Vestas launches clean energy jobs campaign in Australia
The high-tech wind power systems producer is highlighting the potential for new clean energy jobs being created in rural and regional Australia.
Guodian’s wind power projects get approved
The first phases of Penglai Hushan and Zhaoyuan Xiadian wind farms were approved by the Shandong Development and Reform Commission.
Commentary
India’s energy crossroads: Why the power sector must focus on infrastructure modernisation and system resilience
Exploring clean, renewable energy sources to meet Southeast Asia’s energy demands