Regulation
Vietnam commits to IAEA on nuclear safety
Vietnam commits to IAEA on nuclear safety
Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang had approved the supplementary protocol and necessary documents to join the IAEA’s Convention on Physical...
Russia expresses support for Bangladesh power sector
Russia will assist Bangladesh in developing its power and gas sector, including establishing nuclear power plants.
China to invest US$39.5B in PV during 2011-15
China will invest around US$39.5 billion in domestic solar power generation between 2011 and 2015.
Indonesia's PLN urged to cut power loss
The Indonesian government urged PLN to reduce electricity losses and increase the country’s electrification ratio.
Government power generation comes short in Bangladesh
The government of Bangladesh is continuing to tap entrepreneurs to set up private power plants.
JREF to pioneer Japan’s paradigm shift towards renewable energy
Newly-founded Japan Renewable Energy Foundation has put forward a proposal for a new energy policy 2030 focusing on a wide deployment of renewable...
Australia not ready for commercial geothermal production: Report
A report indicated that Australia is not yet ready for commercial geothermal production, although an expansion in production capacity of over 0.075GW...
Japanese agency may finance Bangladesh coal-fired plants
The Japan International Cooperation Agency is contemplating of financing two coal-fired power plants to be set up in Bangladesh.
Indian states left to decide power distribution model
Indian states may choose between the Public Private Partnership model and the Franchise Model in power distribution.
India to craft guidelines for offshore wind power
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is contemplating policy guidelines on it for the copuntry's offshore wind power sector.
India's PM wants comprehensive review of energy policies
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh may implement a major revamp of the India’s energy policies.
Japan's renewable energy subsidy brings $2B investments
Japan's subsidies for renewable power suppliers have sparked more than $2 billion of investment since they were launched two months ago.
Unpredictable winds worry Rajasthan power distributors
Unpredictable winds are creating a headache for wind power distribution companies in Rajasthan.
Tepco may seek okay for reactor restart with nuke reforms
Tepco has set up teams to reform its nuclear division, a move viewed by some as indicative for the restart of idled reactors.
Metering smartly- A case for India
Technological advancements, is changing the way or rather simplifying the way electricity is measured and communicated to both producers and...
Japan lacks land for renewable energy drive
Electricity prices will be an even more serious issue if Japan is to cut back on nuclear power and rely more on renewable sources like solar and wind...
Diamer Bhasha Dam: Govt to approach China, local banks for financing
With power shortage increasing continuously in the face of rising consumer demand, the government has decided to seek financing from China for the...
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