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Japan in danger of power shortage in nuclear-free summer
Japan in danger of power shortage in nuclear-free summer
One of two remaining reactors in Japan shuts down today for maintenance drawing closer to a nuclear-free summer.
WEF report on Rise of the Indian renewable energy market
The World Economic Forum has also carried out an analysis of India's renewable energy
x S. Korea to inject 1.08 tln won into energy sector R&D
South Korea will inject 1.08 trillion won (US$962.3 million) into research and development (R&D) this year to bolster its capabilities in the energy...
xMinistry Mulls Including Wind, Thermal Energy Into Re Mix Energy Fit System
he Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry is considering including wind and thermal energy into the renewable energy mix of feed-in-tariff (FIT)...
Vietnam needs more coal for planned thermal power plants
Vietnam's plans to raise the number of thermal power plants will require 14.4 to 15.2 million tons of coal for electricity production in 2012.
Obama to back U.S. solar panel producers against China
Obama is expected to back U.S. solar panel producers on against lower-priced imports from China.
Bangladesh to increase power prices again
The Power Development Board has proposed an increase in electricity price by Tk 0.41 per unit or 11 percent for bulk users.
Nepal to expedite hydropower development
The general consensus was to expedite the development of Nepal's hydropower sector after the 2-day hydropower summit in Kathmandu.
India's transmission sector surpasses February targets
India's transmission sector achieved much more than the targeted stringing of transmission lines for the month of February.
India's power ministry insists hydro wing tried to ensure compliance with hydro policy
India's Ministry of Power has refuted the audit's allegations that its Hydro Wing overlooked the non-adherence of the national hydro policy by...
JSW group tackles risks faced by its power projects
JSW Techno has revealed to investors the risks faced by its group company JSW Energy in the latter’s quest to become a major force in power...
India to stop development of new gas based plants till 2016
India's power ministry has advised developers to refrain from setting up new gas-based projects till 2015-16 .
Solar mission lauded for 50% tariff decline
India's President Pratibha Devsingh Patil happily noted the 50% decline insolar tariff bids since the start of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar...
Gov't panel split on Japan's use of atomic power
A Japanese government panel tasked with presenting policy options for the country's new energy plan are divided over nuclear power use.
Thailand creates new energy office to coordinate with local residents
Thailand will soon open its Office of Public Participation in Energy.
Bangladesh to get 500MW from India by July 2013
Formalities to import electricity from India has been completed by the government of Bangladesh, thereby allowing its national grid to get 500...
India way behind China in coal gasification
India's first coal gasification plant is now being built by private sector Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.
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