Staff Reporter
S. Korea to build 18 thermal power plants by 2027
S. Korea to build 18 thermal power plants by 2027
South Korea is turning to thermal power plants to meet its growing electricity consumption.
Thailand inaugurates ASEAN’s largest wind farm
Thailand pushed forward on becoming the regional leader in alternative energy by unveiling ASEAN's largest wind farm.
Queensland coal-fired plant to be replaced by energy park
The 180MW Collinsville coal-fired plant in northern Queensland will be replaced by a “clean energy park”.
Indian president assures safety of nuclear power plants
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee tried to quell apprehensions rising on the safety of the nuclear power plants.
Hong Kong group's subsidiary to develop Chinese rooftop solar project
Beijing Jun Yang has agreed with the Xuchang government to develop solar power plants in Henan Province, China.
Korea investing more in renewable energy test beds
Some US$63 million to go to various RE test beds.
Wind overtakes nuclear power in China
Wind farms generated 2% more electricity than nuclear power plants in 2012.
Investment cap not helpful to renewable energy investments
Constitutional provision limiting foreign ownership to 40% in Philippine companies complicates investments.
Renewable energy generation soars in China
Rises 30.3% to 968 billion kilowatt hours in 2012.
Jinko Solar to supply solar panels to Three Gorges Dam
Panels will be delivered by 2015.
South Korea plans power plant project in Jakarta
South Korea is looking to build an environmentally-friendly power plant in Ancol, North Jakarta.
Bangladesh approves Shikalbaha combined cycle power project
The implementation of the Shikalbaha 225 MW duel-fuel Combined Cycle Power Plant project has beeen approved.
Clean coal-fired plants suggested for Thailand
Coal-fired power plants were forwarded as solutions to address Thailand's power woes.
Indo-Nepal power transmission line may get IFC funding
IFC may partly fund the Indo-Nepal Power transmission project that would facilitate up to 1,000 MW.
Environmentalists oppose location of Rampal power plant
The relocation of the proposed 1,320 MW Rampal coal-fired power plant is beiing demanded by environmentalists.
Bhutan negotiates on exporting energy to Bangladesh
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck announced that his country is keen to export energy to Bangladesh.
Hanwha confirms plans to produce solar modules
Its optimistic domestic demand for solar modules will increase.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy