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S.Korean polysilicon makers feel impact of China's dwindling solar exports
An decrease in China's solar product exports will negatively impact South Korean parts makers as China remains the largest destination for their...
S. Korea's industrial electricity sales slow in April
The growth of electricity consumption by South Korea's industrial sector slowed in
Pak Defaulters continue to receive power supply
Bad governance and massive loopholes still prevail in the power sector as power distribution companies have
Power cuts spark Myanmar's biggest protest in 5 yrs
Hundreds rallied for a second day in one of Myanmar's biggest cities on Monday to protest against chronic power
UN pleads for cleaner-energy future for Asia growth engine
At a United Nations forum in Singapore late last month, policymakers were told that Asia needs clean
India's transmission sector surpasses April 2012 targets
India surpassed its target of 358 ckm new transmission lines for April 2012 by laying down 632 ckm.
Japan seeks LNG for its thermal power plants
Japanese firms are negotiating to buy a $4.4 billion stake in Australia's Wheatstone gas field as Japan shores up energy supplies.
Vietnam to generate new 1,850MW from coal-fired plants
Vietnam PM Nguyen Tan Dung Tan Dung has approved a development plan to build coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,850MW.
Japan calls for 15% power savings in western region
Businesses and consumers in western Japan were urged by the government to save 15 percent of power this summer due to the closure of all nuclear...
China's power consumption down in April
China's power consumption decelerated in April due to slowing industrial activities.
Cheap energy makes Sabah, Sarawak favourable: investor
The abundance of cheap energy as well as the availability of land and improved infrastructure have made Sabah and Sarawak favourable for investment.
Nepal electricity tariff may increase by 20%: officials
Nepal is prepared to hike the retail electricity tariff by an average of 20 percent by mid-July.
Pakistan to get 1,500MW from alternative energy
Pakistan will generate over 1,500MW power for the national grid by next year with more than 30 alternative energy projects in the pipeline.
Taipower investigated for corruption
Investigations have been launched into the Taiwan Power Co. by the Agency Against Corruption.
Japanese town assembly agrees to restart reactors
The assembly of a Japanese town that hosts Kansai Electric's nuclear plant agreed to restart two off-line reactors.
Japan's thermal plants unstable
Fears of problems at thermal plants resulting in sudden blackouts have prompted the Japanese government to prepare for rolling power cuts.
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