Regulation
Regulations drafted for Vietnam power market
Regulations drafted for Vietnam power market
A circular has been completed to regulate the competitive power market including responsibility for all players.
India a key partner in renewable energy: UK minister
India is a key strategic partner in the UK’s effort to promote renewable energy and tackle climate change, according to United Kingdom’s minister of...
S.Korea gets Saudi cooperation in nuclear energy
South Korea and Saudi Arabia cooperate in the development of nuclear energy.
Japan solar cell sales growth slows down in Q3
Sales of solar cells in Japan rose 28.7 percent from a year earlier to 347.7 megawatts in July-September.
Pakistan asks for S. Korea's help with energy
Pakistan has asked South Korea to provide support for its energy needs during their recent talks on cooperation, the finance ministry said Wednesday...
Sabah Electricity, USM cooperate towards energy efficiency
Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd and the Universiti Sains Malaysia signed an MoU aimed at increasing energy efficiency via lower cost methods.
India's PowerGrid explores use of smart grid to trim losses
Power Grid Corporation is exploring the possibility of setting up a ’smart grid’ on pilot basis to reduce transmission and distribution loss.
Electricity of Viet Nam seeks funding for power transmission projects
Electricity of Viet Nam is seeking loans from international finance organisations and domestic commercial banks to fund power transmission projects.
Development banks to withdraw support for India’s PV sector
The US Government-sponsored banks that have helped fund the takeoff of India’s fledgling solar industry may soon move to withdraw their support...
Rallies against nuke plants held in Fukuoka
Anti-nuclear protesters held a series of large rallies in Japan's southwestern city of Fukuoka on Sunday.
CEM holds power industry services seminar
Companhia de Electricidade de Macau - CEM, S.A. recently hosted the “16th Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau Power Industry Services Seminar” with...
ADB lends $170M for Thai power plant
The Asian Development Bank is lending $170 million to build a 1,600MW natural-gas fired power plant in Thailand.
Gujarat proposes new feed-in tariff rates for PV projects
Gujarat is pushing for new feed-in tariff rates covering PV projects commissioned from January 29, 2012 until March 31, 2015.
Clearance accorded to Vyasi hydel project
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limiteda has been granted the techno economic clearance fo rits120 MW Vyasi hydro electric project from the Central...
Media allowed into Fukushima nuke plant
Media have been allowed into Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant for the first time since the disaster.
India working to improve windmill maintenance
India boosted its wind power maintenance technology by creating lubricants and sealants that helps windmilsl function properly.
Nepal's joint council with Czech Republic to boost power investments
Nepal and Czech Republic have agreed to form a joint economic council to boost bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the two countries...
Commentary
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