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Fedders Lloyd to expand wind turbine manufacturing facility at Bharuch

Fedders Lloyd to expand wind turbine manufacturing facility at Bharuch

Fedders Lloyd plans to expand its manufacturing facility for wind turbine towers, heavy precision fabrication and machining facility in Bharuch district, Gujarat.

Bosch explores India's huge solar project potential

Bosch is eyeing 10 mega watt worth projects over the next few years.

NTPC's sixth unit bunker collapses in Bihar

Power generation was halted at the 500MW unit 6 of the NTPC thermal power plant at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district after its bunker collapsed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pakistan working on 20,000MW hydropower projects

Hydropower projects with cumulative generation capacity of about 20,000MW are currently in progress in Pakistan.

Reliance's 1,200MW Rosa TPP to shut due to coal shortage

Reliance Power`s 1,200 MW Rosa Thermal Power Plant is faced with serious coal supply disruptions that it may be forced to shut down the plant.

Bangladesh to ensure continous electricity supply for industries

The Bangladesh Power Development Board plans to ensure continous electricity supply for industries and well-off consumers through dedicated lines.

Indus Hydro's Nalo hydro project gets environmental clearance

The 360 MW Nalo hydro electric project has accorded environmental clearance for pre-construction activities.

Pakistan minister wants wind power plants on small rivers

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani emphasized the need to execute wind power projects on small rivers to resolve electricity shortage.