Regulation

India adds a meager 345 MW in October

India adds a meager 345 MW in October

India's capacity addition in the month of October 2011 was dismal, as compared to the previous month. The Central Electricity Authority's latest...

Vietnam electricity price up 4.6% in 2012: minister

There are plans to increase electricity prices in Vietnam by 4.6% in 2012.

Kyushu Elec to urge users to save power from Dec 26

Kyushu Electric will ask users to conserve power from Dec. 26 after it shuts down its last operating nuclear reactor on Dec. 25.

South Asian nations advised to ink energy treaty: Report

South Asian countries were asked to ink a treaty for regional cooperation in the energy sector.

India to build 10 new nuclear plants by 2017

Ten new nuclear power projects are part of India's 12th Five Year Plan, from 2012-17.

Kyushu Electric to delay reactor shutdown at Genkai nuke plant

Kyushu Electric Power Co will start a planned inspection of the 1,180-megawatt No.4 reactor at its Genkai nuclear plant on Dec. 25. This will...

India limits liability of nuclear power equipment suppliers

The Indian government has formally announced new rules which cap the liability of nuclear equipment suppliers in case of accidents.

Indian thermal plants' generation falls short by 762 MU in October

Generation from thermal power stations in all regions in India fell short of the October target.

India power deficit worsens as investment slows

Investments in India's power sector are slowing despite a chronic electricity shortage.

Chinese group hits back against US solar manufacturers for “dumping”

The China Photovoltaic Industry Alliance is launching its own counteroffensive against the US for dumping polysilicon at below cost prices in China.

India's finance ministry intervenes in power project loans

India's Finance Ministry is intervening in power project loans after disbursements failed to materialize.

Analysis: Easy loans now a burden for China solar firms

Generous state bank loans to Chinese solar companies, a bone of contention for their Western counterparts, are threatening the financial health of...

Average power capacity of India’s n-plants rises to 78%

The average power capacity of India’s nuclear plants has improved to 78% during 2011-12 (April- October) against 71% in 2010-11, largely due to the...

Gridcorp gets Rs 158 crore income tax relief

India's Income Tax Appellate Tribunal struck down an order for collection of Rs 158 from Grid Corporation of Orissa  for the amount paid to Orissa...

Pakistan's PM urged to scrap rental power policy

Four leaders of Pakistan People`s Party have asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to scrap the government`s rental power policy.

Korea-Philippines cooperation includes power plant, dam projects

A dam and a coal-fired power plant will be built in the Philippines with the assistance of South Korea.

Vietnam promotes industrial energy efficiency

Vietnam aims to promote industrial energy efficiency through steam and compressed air system optimization and adoption of energy management standards...