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Solar energy dominates Japanese clean energy projects

Solar energy dominates Japanese clean energy projects

Solar energy projects constitute 83% of clean energy projects recently approved by the Japanese government.

Vietnam's hydropower projects in Quang Nam behind schedule

Many of the 17 hydropower plant projects in Quang Nam province have not made much progress.

Rooftop solar panels being pushed for the Philippines

Installation of solar panels on rooftops of households, commercial establishments and buildings is being pushed in the Philippines to help ensure energy security.

Philippines' Trans-Asia's power plant to resume operations

Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp.will resume commercial operations of its 21-megawatt bunker fuel-fired power plant at its new location in La Union.

Australia's largest solar farm opens

The 10-megawatt Greenough River Solar Farm, Australia's biggest solar project comprising 150,000 photovoltaic panels, has opened.

India and Japan reaffirm commitment to nuclear energy

India and Japan have agreed to cooperate to improve the safety of their civilian nuclear power plants.

Green Energy revenue plunges

Green Energy Technology Inc., Taiwan’s biggest solar wafer maker, said  that revenue sank 42 percent to NT$381 million (US$13 million) last month from NT$662 million in August.

Bangladesh to introduce remote metering

The Bangladesh Power Development Board will soon be able to monitor, reading, measurement and billing of the High Tension consumers’ meters from a central station. 

Malaysia's TNB to build Prai power plant

Malaysia's Energy Commission awarded Tenaga Nasional Bhd a contract to build and operate a RM3bil combined-cycle gas turbine Prai power plant.

India's BHEL to purchase power through exchanges

BHEL is seeking to purchase competitively priced electricity through open access via power exchanges.

Malaysia's TNB awarded 1,071MW Penang power plant contract

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has clinched a RM3 billion contract to build, own and operate a power plant in Penang.

New Zealand, Indonesia to collaborate on geothermal projects

New Zealand and Indonesia have agreed to focus on collaborating on geothermal energy projects as part of efforts to boost bilateral relations.

More Japanese reactors to come online in 2013

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority says that the start-up of more idled nuclear reactors will not come until next year.

Terra Firma invests heavily in China’s renewable energy

A major British private equity firm is continuing its diversification into renewable energy by setting up a US$5 billion investment fund in China.

NLC invites bids for steam generator & auxiliaries package for 1,000 MW Neyveli New TPP

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has invited bids for the "Steam Generator & Auxiliaries Package (NTA1)" for

West Bengal discom plans 80 MW Teesta hydel project

West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) intends to develop the 80 MW Teesta Low

Bangladesh govt eyes green energy to address demand

The government of Bangladesh has set its sights on promoting green energy to meet the growing energy demand.