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Delhi faces more power cuts as DVC threatens to snap supply

Delhi faces more power cuts as DVC threatens to snap supply

elhi redients may suffer more power cuts with DVC threatening to stop supply to the city's two major distribution companies.

Pakistan's 4320MW Dasu hydroelectric project to get WB funding

The World Bank will help fund the development of Pakistan's 4320MW Dasu hydroelectric project on the Indus River.

IEEMA calls for immediate imposition of import duty on power equipments

The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) has called for immediate imposition of

Hydropower key to India's energy security: Study

Hydropower remains the key to India's energy security as coal supplies remain erratic and controversies continue to cloud nuclear power.

Japan to become 2nd largest solar market with new FiT

Japan's latest feed-in tariff has the potential to generate US$30 billion by 2016 for the local economy.

Australia grants A$900,000 for renewables study

The Australian government will grant A$900,000 to the University of Melbourne for a study on cost-effective abatement on electricity generation.

Pakistan hydro sector attracts Norwegian investors

Norwegian investors are interested in opportunities in the hydropower sector for Pakistan, said Norwegian Ambassador to Pakistan Cecilie Landsverk.

China wants more private investments in energy sector

China is taking out restrictions that hinder private investments in its energy sector.

Assam's memorandum to PM: Seeks allocation of gas from small pockets to tide over power crisis

Although Assam has abundant gas reserves, their exploitation have not been optimum so far which has denied the

India's industrial corridor runs out of gas for power plants

The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor has run out of gas for its gas-based power plants.

Japanese households to pay $1.1 more for monthly electricity bills

The new feed-in tariffs to be implemented by Japan in July will increase household electricity bills by 1.2%.

India targets 30GW solar capacity by 2017

A renewable energy deployment plan has been developed by India to accelerate the number of solar installations in the country to 30GW by 2017.

Toshiba to construct Japan's biggest solar power plant

Toshiba will start constructing the biggest PV project in Japan totaling 100MW with an investment of US$379.6 million in the Minami Soma coastline.

Japan to banish energy-hungry incandescent bulbs

Japan’s drive to stave-off a massive power shortfall this summer takes another route.

Vietnam sets high standards for hydropower projects

A total of 52 substandard hydroelectricity projects were rejected by Vietnam's local authorities since the beginning of this year.

Private capital OK'd for Chinese power industry

China will encourage private capital participation in the power industry, an area previously the preserve of

Pakistan's power shortfall rises to 7,663 MW

Load-shedding is being implemented in Pakistan after electricity shortfall jumped to 7,663 megawatt.