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Singapore allots US$8.5m for PV cell research
Singapore allots US$8.5m for PV cell research
Norwegian firm Renewable Energy Corporation ASA will do the research.
India's Gujarat targets 1,000MW solar project
The government of the state of Gujarat in India may set up a 1,000MW solar power project.
Vietnam suffers capital shortage for power infrasturcture
Capital shortages for electricity infrastructure forced Electricity of Vietnam Group to increase power purchase from other sources.
Vietnam shuns local electricity for Chinese imports
Vietnam’s electricity importations from China have risen continuously this year despite availability of local power.
300MW coal-fired plant to rise in South Sulawesi
A 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant may be built in Jeneponto, South Sulawesi, at a cost of $330 million.
New Zealand's Powersmart starts up first Tokelau solar system
Powersmart has switched on the first of three solar power systems being installed in Tokelau.
Bangladesh, Russia finalize nuclear power plant deal
The financing agreement for Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been finalized with Russia.
China invests US$239b in energy and resource projects
This accounts for 71% of China's outbound direct investments from 2005 to 1H12.
Japan and China sign more alternative energy deals
They announced their cooperation in promoting 47 energy saving projects.
India's Tata Power eyes overseas transmission projects
Tata Power will venture in transmission business overseas due to limited opportunities in India.
India to add 56,477 MW solar and wind capacity
India has been proposed a target of 39,820 MW solar and wind power capacity addition by the end of FY 2016-17.
Myanmar sets sights on building gas-fired power plant
The Myanmar electric power authorities signed an MoU with the Toyo-Thai Corporation on conducting feasibility study for a natural-gas-fired and combined cycle power plant.
Indonesia's mega power plant project now 45% complete
PLN has so far completed only about 45 percent of the Indoensian government's first phase of power mega project.
India's Assam power plant suffers from insufficient gas supply
Insufficient gas availability for 291 MW Assam Gas Based Power Plant pulled down generation level in the rangeof only 190 to 210 MW.
Thailand's electricity authority to build coal-fired power plant in South
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand will build an 800MW coal-fired power plant worth initially Bt60 billion in Krabi.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy