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China to offer free grid connection

Solar power producers can connect to the power grid for free.

Sinopec posts production increases

Sinopec, Ltd reports a 31% rise in exploration expenses.

Power plant: VN gets bogged down in mud created by Chinese contractor

The investors of the Nong Son thermopower plant project might feel regret for their decision to let a Chinese company execute the project. Kicked off in 2008, but the project has not been completed.

Wolseong nuclear reactor shuts down

A nuclear power generator in the southeastern city of Gyeongju came

Indonesia's PLN opens power station near Malaysian border

Indonesian power station near Malaysian border.

Making Singapore a smarter city

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently stated at the inaugural Singapore Summit that for Singapore to continue on its growth trajectory, the country has to evolve into a smart city.

Naga OMSC contract reduced

After several quarters questioned the widely perceived exorbitant Operation and Maintenance Service Contract (OMSC) cost for the Naga thermal power facility, this was suddenly reduced by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) to R319.389 million from R348.91 million originally.

Uljin nuclear reactor shuts down

No radioactive leak has been reported.

Scarce fuel supply affecting 65,000 MW power capacity: Report

 Close to 65,000 MW of power generation capacity is held up in the country due to shortage in fuel supply by state-run Coal India, says a report.

India to suffer over 10 per cent peak power shortage this fiscal: CEA report

The peak power shortage that India may face this fiscal, as it grapples with acute dearth of coal and gas supplies, is estimated to be 10.6 per cent, says a CEA report.

PM okays fundraising for dev of coal-fired power-plant areas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved a proposal for depositing Tk 0.03 against each unit of electricity to be produced from the proposed coal-fired power plants to create a fund for development of the site areas which will face certain adversities. “The premier has recently approved the summary of the proposal for creating a fund by depositing an amount from the price of the electricity to be generated by the proposed coal-fired power plants,” additional power secretary Md Mofezzal Hossain said.

Yingli to provide PV modules for Singapore plant

Largest solar installation at one location.

China adheres to 3rd generation nuke technology

No less than third generation technology.