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KPCL fails to extend validity of TEC, leaves 200 MW Gundia HEP high and dry

KPCL fails to extend validity of TEC, leaves 200 MW Gundia HEP high and dry

The 200 MW Gundia hydro electric project has not been taken up for execution till date due to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's (KPCL) failure to seek a validity extension of the techno economic clearance.

221st report on the nuclear safety regulatory authority bill presented in Rajya Sabha

The department-related parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment and forests tabled its 221st report on

Civil works for Himagiri's hydropower project to be awarded in July

The civil package for the 300 MW Panan hydro electric project will likely be awarded once the state PWD has finished building the nearby roads and bridges by July 2012.

Samsung C&T takes 15 pct stake in $4.8 bln CCS project

Samsung Construction & Trading has taken a 15 percent stake in a $4.8 billion power station and carbon capture and storage project in Britain

What you need to know about solar PV energy in Asia

Find out what the speakers at the 4th China Solar Energy Technology and Investment Congress tackled last March 8-9.

Beijing might come to rescue of power producers

China’s power producers, battered by unrestrained hikes in coal prices, could get some relief from the government.

Philippines believes renewable energy can cut its exorbitant power prices

The country with Asia’s most expensive electricity waxes optimistic about meeting its renewable energy goals.

Malaysia's TNB to utilize waste energy

Tenaga Nasional Bhd will purchase energy generated from municipal solid waste .

India's SJVN targets generation of 7,000 MU for FY 2012-13

SJVN hopes to fulfill its ambitious plan of generating 7,000 MU with its MoU with the power ministry for financial year 2012-13.

Bangladesh's parliamentary body recommends coal-based power plant

Bangladesh's parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Planning recommended the setting up of coal- based power plant to lessen the use of gas.

Bangladesh cabinet ratifies nuke deal with Russia

The Bangladesh cabinet ratified a cooperation deal with the Russian Federation to set up a nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna.

Penang parries radioactive allegations vs Bosch solar panel plant

The Penang government insists that the Bosch solar panel plant planned for Batu Kawan is safe and free from radioactive waste.

Eurus turns to solar power

Japan's largest wind power developer is considering becoming a leading solar power producer.

Tidal energy added to Japan’s energy mix

Japan’s post-Fukushima search for new sources of electrical power has led it to tidal energy.

PLN starts supplying electricity through specially-built power station

PLN has started supplying electricity to Hankook in Bekasi, West Java, through a 150 kV power station, specially built for the tire maker.

Power risks loom as Tepco shuts its last reactor

Tepco shut its last operating nuclear reactor for regular maintenance, leaving just one running reactor supplying Japan's creaking power sector.

NTPC sees generation losses of 14 BUs during Apr'11-Feb'12

Crippled by low schedule and coal shortages, the country's premier thermal power utility, NTPC Ltd, has raked up a massive