Regulation

ADB lends $170M for Thai power plant

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...

India’s nuke plants are safe, says Atomic energy chief

Atomic Energy Commission, Dr Sreekumar Banerjee, stressed the importance to generate greater awareness among local residents that nuke plants do not...

China warns against US blame on its solar exports

Chinese people and enterprises are greatly dissatisfied about U.S. attempts to blame Chinese exports for its sluggish development, according to...

Wind power left out of Australia's clean energy funding?

More than A$13 billion in government funds may be invested by Australia for clean energy that could boost large solar power stations.

Sunborne to build 50MW solar thermal plant in Andhra Pradesh

Sunborne Energy will build a 50MW solar thermal power project in Andhra Pradesh, India in partnership with Kosla Ventures and General Catalyst...

Indian solar projects behind January deadline

More than one third of the PV projects handed out in India’s first national auction look set to miss their January completion deadline, according to...

India expects to have 2 GW solar capacity by 2013

India plans to have two gigawatts of solar power generation capacity by March 2013.

Vietnam's electricity rate hike put on hold

Electricity rates in Vietnam will remain unchanged this month, according to Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai.

Gujarat proposes new feed-in tariff rates

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has proposed the new feed-in tariff (FiT) rates for PV projects commissioned from January 29...

India introduces new innovations in wind energy sector

With an installed capacity of over 14,150 MW, India is currently the fifth largest market in the world for wind energy. Estimates put the available...

IAEA asks nuclear scientists to change communication methods

A top IAEA expert said nuclear scientists need to change the way they communicate with the people at large, particularly on safety aspects of an...

Coalition formed against anti-Chinese solar trade petition

The Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy or CASE found support from 25 organizations in responce to the anti-trade action SolarWorld is petitioning...