Regulation
Coal Still Part of Australia’s Power Mix Until 2035
Coal Still Part of Australia’s Power Mix Until 2035
A study by the University of Queensland released on Tuesday said that Australia would have to include coal in its power
Bangladesh 1,000-1,500mw load shedding likely in summer
The upcoming summer is likely to experience about 1,000-1,500 megawatt (MW) load shedding during the irrigation period
Electricity agencies scramble to avert April blackouts, increase reserves
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is seeking cooperation from all parties in reducing power
China to invest more in ASEAN hydropower
More Chinese investments in hydropower will be made by China in ASEAN.
Queensland coal-fired plant to be replaced by energy park
The 180MW Collinsville coal-fired plant in northern Queensland will be replaced by a “clean energy park”.
Indian president assures safety of nuclear power plants
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee tried to quell apprehensions rising on the safety of the nuclear power plants.
Investment cap not helpful to renewable energy investments
Constitutional provision limiting foreign ownership to 40% in Philippine companies complicates investments.
Clean coal-fired plants suggested for Thailand
Coal-fired power plants were forwarded as solutions to address Thailand's power woes.
Pakistan to determine upfront solar and wind tariff
Upfront tariff for solar and wind power projects in Pakistan will be ascertained by NEPRA.
China to impose energy efficiency in metals industry
China hopes to save energy by reducing energy use in the nonferrous metals industry.
Thailand rushes to avert April power woes
Thai authorities are scrambling to prevent a power shortage in April as Myanmar shuts down two gas fields.
Japan to strip power monopolies of distribution and transmission assets
Japan may soon lower electricity prices and giving users a choice of provider.
Australia may stop building coal-fired power plants
Building wind power farms is now 14 percent cheaper than a coal-fired power station.
China, India, Japan, Australia to push Asia-Pacific solar demand
The Asia Pacific region is forecasted to grow to 13.5GW in 2013.
NPD Solarbuzz: Asia Pacific solar demand to grow 50% in 2013
90% of APAC regional demand is concentrated in only four key countries, China, India, Japan and Australia.
Cyan's metering technology deployed for smart grid pilot in India
Cyan Technology is showcasing its smart electricity metering solutions at a pilot project in India.
India frees Bhutan from export power charges
India has acquiesced to Bhutan's demands for not imposing unscheduled interchange charges on supply of construction power.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia