Regulation
Indian power utilities asked prepare crisis management plan
Indian power utilities asked prepare crisis management plan
India's Central Electricity Authority has asked all generation firms to evolve a crisis management plan.
India needs to generate more power: Purandeswari
There is an urgent need to increase power generation for industrial growth as well as overall development of
J&K seeks consultancy for 100 mini/micro hydel power projects
An agency from Jammu & Kashmir has invited bids from consulting firms in selecting IPP developers for 100 Mini/Micro Hydro projects.
Australia and India to cooperate in nuclear power
Australia is set to start civil nuclear cooperation talks with India.
New safety rules make reopening of Japan's nuclear plants difficult
Measures will be introduced to protect Japanese nuclear power facilities against natural disasters and terrorism.
India plans forecasting model for power supply and demand
India plans to base its policy decision on energy through a forecasting model for demand and supply.
Philippine prepaid metering rules amended
The Philippines has amended the rules on prepaid electricity metering system.
Asian Players Tackle Smart Grid
Asian energy leaders and industry players will be tackling technological platforms as well as policy concerns that could underpin smart grid...
China increases power consumption by 5.5% in 2012
China's power consumption in 2012 expanded at a much slower pace than a year earlier.
Korea's transition team may break up electricity monopoly
South Korea's presidential transition team will consider breaking up the monopoly in electricity supply.
Emergency drill for power shortage held in South Korea
South Korea is preparing for a possible power shortage.
S. Korean gov't to overhaul policies on nuclear plants
The South Korean government hopes to enhance the safety of nuclear reactors by eliminating corruption.
China gives subsidies for more renewable power projects
China increased its renewable power projects qualified for state subsidies.
Solar power sector cuts use of silver due to steep prices
The solar power sector cut its use of silver by a third in 2012 from 2011’s record highs.
S. Korea's industrial electricity sales rose 1.8% in Nov.
Check out the major growth catalyst.
Bangladesh witnesses a credit facility agreement for the first time
The deal is for the construction of a 450MW combined cycle power plant.
Australian Climate Change Authority calls for PV subsidy cut
The Australian Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released a report advising the government to lower the
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia