Regulation

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.

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

US and Australia inject US$83 million in collaborative solar research

Funds worth US$83 million have been made available for collaborative solar projects between Australian and US researchers.

NRA commissioners tap views of non-Japanese nuclear experts

Three foreign nuclear luminaries shared their expertise for the first time with the commissioners of Japan's

South Korea on a power saving drive

South Korea is bracing for an “unprecedented” shortage of power during the winter.