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Test run for new Korean reactor halted again on technical glitch
Test run for new Korean reactor halted again on technical glitch
South Korea's new Shin Wolsong 1 reactor went offline on Sunday morning after its turbine generator wasautomatically stopped, said officials at the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.
Malaysia and Indonesia in cross-border power exchange
Malaysia's TNB inked an agreement with two Indonesian entities to facilitate a cross border electricity-exchange between the two countries.
All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power
Sweden’s Ikea International Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, will outfit all its buildings in China with solar photovoltaic panels over the next three years.
Japan’s solar FIT to be announced this week
Japan’s new and generous feed-in tariff offers the world’s solar power developers a chance to profit in a stagnant market.
China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions
The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.
Japanese firms to build massive solar power project in Canada
When completed, the solar project will have a combined output capacity of over 100,000 kilowatts.
Two Japanese nuclear reactors to return to operation
Japan’s idled nuclear reactors will once again produce electricity despite widespread public opposition to nuclear energy.
Indian, Korean groups to collaborate in exploring overseas markets
Power Exchange India and Korea Power Exchange will collaborate on exploring strategic initiatives in overseas power markets.
Jakarta threatened with blackouts due to gas shortage
The shortage of gas supply to PLN's gas-fired power plants in Muara Karang, is raising fears of possible blackouts in Jakarta.
Bangladesh paper to be presented in Rio renewable energy conference
The Bangladesh Power Division will place a country paper on renewable energy’s needs and prospects in the country at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.
Azerbaijan offers investment in Pakistan's power sector
The government of Azerbaijan expressed its willingness to invest in Pakistan's power sector, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Japan approves two reactor restarts
Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition.
Japan reactor restarts should boost uranium shares
The restart of Japan's two reactors could spark a rally by uranium-mining shares, which have languished since the March 2011 disaster.
Japan may set up new atomic regulatory body
A new law requires the setting up a new nuclear regulator in Japan around September.
Saudi Prince interested to invest in Bangladesh's power sector
Saudi Arabia is interested to invest in Bangladesh, including its power sector.
ABB completes automation of Australian substation
ABB has completed its first commercial substation automation system at Loganlea for Australian utility company, Powerlink.
Westinghouse to build nuclear power plant in India
Westinghouse will construct AP1000 nuclear power plants at the Mithivirdi site in Gujarat, India.
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