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.

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.