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ABB to develop a 1,200kV circuit breaker
ABB to develop a 1,200kV circuit breaker
This highest AC voltage level in the world can result in a space saving of up to 60%.
India and the U.S. cooperate to advance clean energy
India and the United States have established a joint US$125 million fund for clean energy research.
China loses clean energy leadership to the USA
The USA ends China’s two-year run as the world’s top investor in renewable energy.
Pakistan increases consumption limit of subsidized consumers
Pakistan has increased the maximum amount of electricity that can be consumed with tax benefits from 50 to 100 units per month.
Philippine gas unit sets 1-week shutdown in July
The Malampaya plant, which supplies fuel to three major power stations, will be temporarily shut in July for regular maintainance work.
TNB allocates $16.3M to meet West Kuala Lumpur electricity needs
TNB allocated US$16.3 million or RM50 million for 150 development projects to meet demand for electricity supply in West Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia eyes coal, wind power plants in Pakistan
Malaysia is keen to participate in Pakistan's coal and wind power projects to help the country meet its future demand for electricity supply.
Chinese firm to build $2.4B Indian power project
Power Construction Corporation of China will build the second phase of a massive $2.4 bililon coal-fired power complex in southern India.
Iran optimistic about power deal with Pakistan
Consul General Peshawar Hassan Darvishvand is hopeful the 5,000 MW power importation deal from Iran to Pakistan will be signed soon.
Scheme's cost estimated at $1.8bn a year
LABOR faces growing business pressure to scale back its renewable energy target when it is reviewed this year, with BHP chief
PLN, Pelindo II sign seaport electricity services deal
PLN signed an MoU with state port operator Pelindo II to ensure electricity supply for the Tanjung Priok Seaport in North Jakarta and Pelindo II's other ports.
Indonesia's street vendors to use coin-based electricity system
PLN’s Jakarta branch has launched a coin-based electricity credit system for street vendors.
Gujarat offers 500 hectares for UMPP
Gujarat has agreed to allocate 500 hectare of land for second 4,000 mw ultra mega power project in the state.
Indian government seeks 10,000 MW hydro power by 2017
India's Power Ministry wants to add 10,000 MW of hydro power capacity in the country in the next five years.
Areva Solar, Reliance Power to set up Asia's largest solar plant
Areva Solar has bagged a contract by Reliance Power to build Asia's largest concentrated solar power installation.
Pakistan inks $840M WB loan for hydel plant expansion
Pakistan signed an $840 million World Bank loan for the Tarbela IV hydropower project extension to produce an additional 1,400 megawatts.
Cummins Power Generation releases two new genset models
Cummins has a new low range and medium range genset for the global market.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy