Regulation
PMEAC review of the economy-I: Council moots new dose of power reforms
PMEAC review of the economy-I: Council moots new dose of power reforms
The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) wants the Centre to unveil new package of incentives-linked electricity reforms for the States...
Heads will roll at Tepco
The Japanese government will seek the resignation of Tepco's board of directors in return for injecting $13 billion of public funds.
Japan plans tougher nuclear security ahead of summit
Japan said on Friday it plans to strengthen security at nuclear power plants following recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency...
Malaysian tycoon draws 12 bids for $3B power asset sale
Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan's sale of over $3 billion worth of power assets has attracted 12 initial bids with a final round of bidding expected...
Lessons from Fukushima mold US rules on nuclear safety
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed the first three rules to address safety issues raised by Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Malaysia's dam plans condemned by international group
The construction of 12 hydroelectric dams in Sarawak is being opposed by an international NGO coalition.
China's energy use up 7%
Energy use in 2011 is at its fastest pace in China since 2007.
Larger turbines boost China’s wind power: Ming Yang
More larger capacity turbines are being utilized in China to reduce costs.
Japan steel makers lean on nuclear power
Japan's steel makers, feeling the effects of a strong yen, urged the early restart of nuclear power plants.
Indonesian power plants to consume 25.58% more coal
Indonesia's power plants will need 54 million tons this year.
Another Japanese reactor shuts down, leaving only 2 online
Kansai Electric suspended the No. 3 reactor of its Takahama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture for a scheduled checkup.
Competitive pricing pulls down Chinese Tier-2 module prices
The average cost of Chinese Tier-2 crystalline PV modules dropped to US$0.96 per watt in January.
Proposed Vietnam hydro projects to undergo environmental assessment
New environmental impact assessments will be conducted on two proposed hydropower plants in Veitnam.
Indonesian steel giant pays extra for stable electricity
Indonesian steel producer Krakatau Posco has signed a deal with state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara to pay a premium in exchange for improved...
Bangladesh to implement 1000MW load-shedding in March
City dwellers in Bangladesh will experience load-shedding in summer due to insufficient electricity to support irrigation pumps across the country.
Bangladesh implements wind energy pilot project
For the first time in Bangladesh, BPDB is implementing a pilot project of 0.90 MW capacity of the Grid Connected Wind Energy in the Muhuri Dam areas...
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