Regulation
Japan's electricity demand down 5.5% in October
Japan's electricity demand down 5.5% in October
Power demand in Japan fell 5.5 percent in October from a year earlier.
Another Chinese solar group responds to US trade action
CNPV Solar has denied the allegations made in a trade action against suppliers of crystalline silicon PV cells and modules from the People's...
Maheshwar hydropower developer defaults on loan payment
With a massive financial burden weighing down heavily on Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Limited (SMHPCL), the developer of the 400 MW...
Chinese electric cables found to be substandard
More than 10 percent of the China's electric cables were found to be substandard on sample checks on three major kinds of products.
US may require India to amend nuclear laws
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman Gregory Jaczko is expected to tell Indian representatives when they meet next month that its civil nuclear...
Japan to avert winter power crunch, braces for summer shortage
Japan is expected to avert power outages this winter through energy conservation but new problems will arise in summer as its entire fleet of...
India's thermal power plants battle coal shortage
Out of the 86 thermal power stations monitored by the Central Electricity Authority, 44 stations have reported critical level of coal stocks.
Indian industry group calls for urgent reforms in power distribution
The Confederation of Indian Industry called for reforms in the power sector, particularly pointing out the need to curtail transmission and...
Vietnam's hydropower plant investors lament of lack of capital
Vietnam's small and medium scaled hydropower plant projects with the designed capacity of less than 30 MW have not pushed through because of lack of...
Ex-IEA official tells India to go ahead with nuclear projects
India was advised to go ahead with its civil nuclear power projects to balance against the impact of high oil and gas prices.
Japan paves way to export nuclear technology to India, Vietnam
Japan Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and his Indian counterpart, SM Krishna, agreed to move ahead with talks toward a civilian nuclear power...
Bhutan reiterates commitment to achieve 10,000 Mw by 2020
India and Bhutan have reiterated their commitment to achieve the target of 10,000 Mw of power generation in Bhutan by 2020.
NTPC projects in WB, Bihar, Orissa worst hit by coal shortage:CEA
State-run NTPC’s power projects in West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa are the worst-affected in the eastern region due to the ongoing coal supply crisis...
What happens to nuclear power in Asia after Fukushima?
Countries are raising the standards and safety precautions of nuclear power plants, not only in Asia, but all over the world as well.
China's nuclear power potential
In devising policies, and pursuing its nuclear energy industry, China will strive for all of: 1) National independence for nuclear power technology...
Is there enough land supply for power plant projects?
Energy is an integral part of economic activity. An adequate energy supply is essential to support industrial activities, fuel the mobility needs for...
India on the move towards solar energy
India has made impressive progress in the field of electricity generation since Independence in 1947. In terms of generation, while new capacity has...
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia