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ADB extends $100M for India-Bangladesh interconnection
ADB extends $100M for India-Bangladesh interconnection
The funds will be used to build a 40-kilometer 400-kilovolt transmission line, along with a high voltage direct current substation and connecting loop, linking the western electrical grid of Bangladesh with India’s eastern grid. Around 500 megawatts of power are expected to flow into Bangladesh by 2012 as a result of the project, with the possibility of more in the future.
Huadian Power puts up Indonesian Branch
A subsidiary of China Huadian Corporation became the first foreign-funded company licensed to operate a power plant in Indonesia.
China close to acquiring Brazilian energy companies
The SGCC expects to complete its acquisition of seven Brazilian energy companies from Plena Transmissoras for $1.72 billion by October.
Three Asean countries agree on interconnected transmissions
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to build three interconnected power transmission networks worth US$1 billion.
Bangladesh boosts rural electrification
PGCB boosted its rural power supply with its Niamatpur 132/33 KV Grid Substation and Nawgoan-Niamatpur 132 KV Transmission line.
CLP now India’s largest wind developer
CLP India will develop a 39.6 MW wind farm at Harapanahalli in the Davanagere district of Karnataka.
ABB transformers utilised for Jilin wind substation
ABB will design, supply and install all six main transformers for the 500 kilovolt Tongyu substation currently under construction.
ABB inaugurates wind generator factory in India
ABB inaugurated its fourth global wind power generator factory in Vadodara, India. The factory will supply wind power generators, a crucial component in wind turbines, for the growing Indian and global markets.
Incentives proposed for Indian wind sector
India’s wind farm power could account for 24 per cent of India's total power generation capacity by 2030.
Laxiwa’s Unit 1 now connected to grid
All five Laxiwa Hydropower units are now connected to the grid after its Unit 1’s successful commissioning. The unit recently completed a 72-hour test run.
Japan at par with US solar capacity
The SEPA-led fact-finding mission to Japan returned with a refreshed outlook on the US solar power market.
Jilin to develop 1000MW Baicheng wind farm
Jilin Energy & Transportation finalized its agreement with Baicheng Municipal Government on Joint Development of Baicheng 1000MW Wind Farm.
GE Hitachi prepares for Indian nuclear projects
GE Hitachi signed a preliminary agreement with Tata Consulting Engineers in support of its future nuclear projects in India.
Transmission fault causes Macau to use generators
CEM temporarily lowered its power importation from Guangdong in half due to a safety fault the transmission towers in Zhuhai.
Chubu to construct solar facility at Iida
Chubu Electric has agreed to construct a mega-solar facility in cooperation with Iida City.
Japan earmarks $5.85M for carbon offsetting program
Japan will provide $5.85m in subsidies to 15 firms to undergo studies for emission-cutting projects overseas.
Powergrid operators to train at Jamia Millia
Powergrid’s System Operators at its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition technology will undergo training and certification at Jamia Millia.
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