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Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.

Ventyx acquisition strengthens ABB lead in EAM software market

The company’s purchase of Mincom and Ventyx solidified its position as the second-largest supplier of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software worldwide, according to a study.

China’s slowdown dampens electricity demand

Power consumption remains flat in China, another symptom of the country’s deceleration.

China dead set on becoming world leader in cleantech

A new report outlines China’s determination to lead the world in cleantech or green technology.

China's power consumption down in April

China's power consumption decelerated in April due to slowing industrial activities.

SBI to finance 70% of new Bokaro thermal unit

State Bank of India agreed to finance 70% of Damodar Valley Corporation's 500 mw Bokaro Thermal Power Station project.

Cheap energy makes Sabah, Sarawak favourable: investor

The abundance of cheap energy as well as the availability of land and improved infrastructure have made Sabah and Sarawak favourable for investment.

Welspun wins solar PV project in Madhya Pradesh

India's largest solar power developer has won a 125 MW solar photovoltaic project in Madhya Pradesh.

Trina Solar to supply 2.1MW off-grid solar system in Tibet

Trina Solar will supply an off-grid solar system project in the Northern Tibetan region of Naqu.

Korea's Shinsung Solar achieves 20.03% cell efficiency

Shinsung Solar's crystalline solar cell has achieved a 20.03% efficiency rate with the Laser Doped Selective Emitter technology.

Nepal electricity tariff may increase by 20%: officials

Nepal is prepared to hike the retail electricity tariff by an average of 20 percent by mid-July.

Pakistan to get 1,500MW from alternative energy

Pakistan will generate over 1,500MW power for the national grid by next year with more than 30 alternative energy projects in the pipeline.

India's Adani group targets power transmission projects

The Adani Group is eyeing to bid for power transmission line development projects.

Taipower investigated for corruption

Investigations have been launched into the Taiwan Power Co. by the Agency Against Corruption.

TEPCO subsidiary acquires Australian wind farm

Tokyo Electric Power Company steps-up its move into renewable energy overseas.

Japanese town assembly agrees to restart reactors

The assembly of a Japanese town that hosts Kansai Electric's nuclear plant agreed to restart two off-line reactors.

Japan's thermal plants unstable

Fears of problems at thermal plants resulting in sudden blackouts have prompted the Japanese government to prepare for rolling power cuts.