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UN team reviews Japan's nuclear stress tests

UN team reviews Japan's nuclear stress tests

Tests conducted by Japan to prove the safety of its nuclear reactors is now being reviewed by UN nuclear experts.

Tepco may sell older fossil-fuel plants

Tepco may sell or invite outside investments for its older fossil fuel-fired power plants.

Abu Dhabi firm to build 500 KW solar plant in Tonga

Abu Dhabi's Masdar and the Government of Tonga have signed an MOU for a 500 kW solar plant in Vava'u Island.

New Zealand wind project scrapped for poor location

Meridian Energy is scrapping the $2 billion proposal for a 176-turbine, 633-megawatt wind farm in Central Otago called Project Hayes.

Poll shows Australians want wind power

Pacific Hydro's latest community showed overwhelming support for the construction of wind farms.

Sembcorp to explore 1,200 MW project in Vietnam

Sembcorp Industries has signed an MOU to explore the feasibility of developing a 1,200 megawatt coal-fired power plant in Dung Quat Economic Zone.

Japan's wind capacity records slowest growth in 10 years

Japan's wind power capacity rose 11.7 percent in the year to March 2011as the country was set to launch a new subsidy system to lure investors to the sector.

Korea to boost green energy use, development: minister

South Korea will continue to increase its use and development of new, green energy, including nuclear power.

US to probe Chinese, Vietnamese wind tower importations

The U.S. Commerce Department is investigating importation of more than $100 million worth of wind energy towers from China and Vietnam.

Restart of Japanese nuke plants sparks protests

Japan's push to restart nuclear reactors  by proving their safety through stress tests sparked an angry response from the public.

NHPC project gets delayed again due to BHEL's sluggishness

The chances of NHPC commissioning the Nimoo Bazgo hydroelectric project on the revised schedule appeared increasingly bleak after BHEL delayed milestones.

Ministry rejects construction of power plant at coal reserves

India's Ministry of Coal rejected NTPC's proposal to construct its 1,980 MW North Karanpura super thermal power project at District Chatra - Jharkhand.

PetroVietnam to bolster power project investments

PetroVietnam will continue to invest in power projects in anticipation of future profits.

Vietnam promotes peaceful use of nuclear power

Vietnam wants peaceful and responsible use of nuclear power while ensuring power security and safety.

Japan’s nuclear power plants are on the verge of extinction

Nuclear power in Japan faces its moment of truth.

Sinohydro completes first international hydropower project

The Beijing-based firm recently began operations in southeastern Cambodia with a generating capacity of 194 megawatts.

Asian heavy hitters look to fund multi-million dollar energy projects

So who are the new angel investors of big-ticket Renewable Energy projects?