Regulation
Small hydropower enterprises in Vietnam cry exploitation
Small hydropower enterprises in Vietnam cry exploitation
Small hydropower enterprises in Vietnam complained that it is forced to sell power to Vietnam Electricity at low rates.
India formulates offshore wind energy policy
The Indian government is working on an Offshore Wind Energy policy.
Japan eyes electricity deregulation
A draft proposal by a panel of experts said Japan should overhaul its power sector, dominated by regional monopolies, to promote competition and a...
China power output flat in June
China produced 393.4 billion kilowatt-hours in June, making for the lowest annual growth rate since January.
Expert calls for Japan's grid interconnection with other countries
A Japanese expert urged the connection of Japan's grid lines to Korea, Russia, China, Mongolia, ASEAN countries and India.
Minintod Main Intake Substation officialy opens
With the 132kV Minintod Main Intake Substation (PMU) in full operation since November 9, 2011, the surroundingareas have now enjoyed better and...
India's Chamera III hydro achieves synchronization and full load
Chamera III hydro power plant three 77 MW units has been synchronized and achieved full load.
Climate change to affect electric power in Asia: ADB
ADB warned that electric power in Asia and the Pacific is vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Vietnam needs $959M for urgent electricity projects
The Electricity of Vietnam has informed Deputy Premier Hoang Trung Hai that it needs US$959 million capital for urgent electricity projects.
Kerala's 2000MW power plants lack gas for commissioning
Only 6.43 MMSCMD are allocated for Kerala's gas-based power plants against the total requirement of 13.65 MMSCMD.
Philippines' Visayas region needs additional supply by 2015
The Visayas grid will need additional power plants to cope with increasing electricity demands in the next three years.
Punjab aims surplus power in 2 years
Punjab is hopeful that its three power plants in various stages of construction would bring power surplus by adding 3,920 Mw in the next two years.
Solar Energy Corp to develop cost-reducing technology and products
Solar Energy Corporation intends develop solar technologies and products that could cater to India's needs.
Joint emergency drill conducted for Macao-Guangdong interconnection
To ensure the smooth operation of the Macao-Guangdong interconnection network, a joint emergency drill was conducted between three concerned groups.
Wind and solar power made state properties by Chinese province
Exploitation of wind and solar power in China's Heilongjiang province will now require permission from the provincial authorities.
Japan relaxes power savings target as nuke reactor reaches capacity
Japan will reduce power saving targets in its industrialised west after one of two restarted reactors reach capacity.
Global renewable generation to increase by 1,840TWh in 5 years: IEA
Renewable power generation is expected will continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to an IEA report.
Commentary
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