Staff Reporter

Tohoku Elec restarts 34-MW gas-fired unit

Tohoku Elec restarts 34-MW gas-fired unit

The No. 6 gas turbine unit of Tohoku Electric's 34-megawatt Niigata power plant resumed operations a day after it was shut.

Contract dispute to further delay 410 MW Rampur hydropower project.

SJVN's misinterpretetion of a contract clause would likely further delay civil works for the 410 MW Rampur hydro electric project.

Vent facilities to be installed in all Japanese nuclear plants

 The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan will install vent facilities in all nuclear power plants in Japan.

ABB to help develop solar power plants in South Africa

ABB will work with FG Emvelo to build power plants in Northern Cape province, South Africa.

Vietnam saves 1.31 billion kWh in 2011

Vietnam saved about 1.31 billion kWh in 2011, which is equivalent to 1.42 percent of the country's commercial power.

Vietnam to substantially increase power prices in 2013

Retail power prices in Vietnam will by 10 to 15.6 percent this year.

Private firms may sell electricity at certain areas in Indonesia

Private groups may now sell electricity directly to the public in areas not reached by PLN.

India's 2011 clean energy investments total $10.3B

India accounted for 4% of global investments in the clean energy sector last year at 10.3 billion.

China takes control of global wind power market

The wind is definitely blowing China’s way in the global wind energy industry.

Drop in China’s power consumption traced to industrial production plunge

There seems to be a hidden reason for a large reduction in China’s electricity use in January.

Alstom closes $24M deal for Vietnam hydro project

Alstom and Hydrochina Huadong Engineering Corp will provide electro-mechanical equipment and technical services for the Song Bung 4 hydropower project in Vietnam.

Bangladesh govt okays 7 private sector power plants

The government on Bangladesh has approved proposals establishing seven more private sector power plants.

China power giants on buying spree abroad

China's state-owned power companies are on a buying spree abroad.

Bangladesh bans importation of oil-fired power plants

Bangladesh has banned the importation of new oil-fired turn-key electricity generators.

Japanese-built power plant in Java switches on

A new power plant completed ahead of schedule by the Japanese is now supplying Indonesia with 2,640 MW of badly needed electricity.

India to increase funding for renewable energy by 130%

The rising cost of coal has been a godsend for India’s renewable energy industry.

Sumitomo yet to make investment decision for Indonesia

Sumitomo Corp is merely conducting feasibility studies but has not made any investment decision on energy projects in Indonesia.