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PLN taps HSBC as adviser for mine-mouth coal plant projects

PLN taps HSBC as adviser for mine-mouth coal plant projects

Perusahaan Listrik Negara has appointed HSBC as a transaction adviser for two mine-mouth power plant projects in South Sumatra worth a combined $2 billion.

Tonga's largest solar power park ready to go online

Tonga’s first and largest grid-connected solar park is ready to go online this July.

China Sunergy signs 7.8MW module sales contract with Australia’s Urban Group Energy

China Sunergy announced that it had recently signed a 7.8MW solar modules sales contract with the energy unit of Urban Group Australia, Urban Group Energy. The solar modules are scheduled to complete delivery by the end of August. China Sunergy noted that during Q1 2012, Australia accounted for 18% of its total shipments.

SPX Corp and Shanghai Electric win equipment supply contracts in China

SPX Corporation has announced that its joint venture with Shanghai Electric has won equipment supply contracts worth $40m for power plants in China.

Finland commits funds for Indonesia green energy projects

Finland has awarded an Indonesian consortium US$218,000 to develop green energy generation facilities.

Indika Energy funds coal expansion projects

Indonesian coal producer PT Indika Energy Tbk will use a US$110 million loan to finance its expansion plans this year.

First infrastructure fund for 7 solar farms

Kasikornbank is appointed the financial advisor for the infrastructure fund, which will raise Bt5 billion for 7

Jharkhand government approves Rs 1454 crore for Power Grid to strengthen electricity situation

Jharkhand today approved Rs 1454.10 crore to the Power Grid Corporation Limited (PGCL) to strengthen

Oi nuclear plant's No. 4 reactor begins generating power

Oi nuclear power plant's No.4 reactor has started generating and transmitting electricity.

China’s Trina Solar to invest in huge Jordanian solar farm project

Trina Solar Ltd, the world’s fourth largest solar panel maker, is poised to invest up to US$200 million in a major solar power project in Jordan.

Indonesia boosting renewable energy incentives

Indonesia says it will support renewable energy developers with incentives in its drive to source 25% of its energy from renewable sources.

Pakistan power sector criticized for lack of sustainability

Pakistan's power sector is no more profitable for transmission companies and distribution companies and is becoming more unaffordable for consumers.

NGCP Pursuing P986-M Uprating Projects

Concessionaire National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will be coughing up an

Kalabagh Dam, Thar coal to help solve Pakistan power crisis: VP

The government of Pakistan should make efforts to develop consensus among provinces for starting the Kalabagh dam and other big electricity generation projects.

Butuan attracts foreign investments in power projects

Butuan, the gateway to the CARAGA region, will host three huge foreign investments in hydro solar, biomass power projects and a commercial establishment by Robinsons, which would be the biggest in Mindanao.