India

India's Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited secured three contracts worth INR13 billion or $1.99 billion from domestic, Ukrainian and Tanzanian companies.

Hanwha SolarOne’s crystalline solar modules have received certification from three global entities. These are the US-based Underwriters Laboratories, the UK-based Microgeneration Certification Scheme and Germany’s Technical Inspection Association or TÜV Rheinland.

The government of Bangladesh will form a National Committee to expedite the process of using country’s coal commercially. It aims to reach consensus on coal extraction method.

Tata Power plans to raise $450 million by issuing corporate hybrid securities, revising its target upwards from $300-400 million announced on April 18.

Reliance Power will commission the first unit of its 3,960 MW- Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project in January 2013. schedule.

Suzlon Energy has got an order from Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals to set up, operate and maintain 50.4 mega watt of wind energy projects in Gujarat.

Himachal Sorang Power Private Limited's100 MW Sorang Hydroelectric Project is now likely to be commissioned by August 2012, with the first unit going on-stream in July 2012.

The Power Division of Bangladesh has sought a Tk 71.67 billion fund for its development budget next year to boost the ailing power supply.

India's power sector only achieved 60% achievement of the capacity addition targets set by the Ministry of Power for 2010-11.

ADB will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to help India scale up its use of solar power as a major renewable energy source.

The Central Electricity Authority has approved China Light and Power's proposed expansion of the 1,200MW gas-based power plant in Gujarat, India.

Madhucon Projects will construct a 1,320MW thermal power plant in Ranchi, India.

Dubai-based Dodsal and Russia's Atomenergomash will construct a nuclear power equipment manufacturing plant in India.

The order is for the renovation and modernization of control systems at Gujarat State Electricity Company's 1,260 megawatt Wanakbori, thermal power plant.

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board closed eight coal-based power units operated by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company due to non-compliance of pollution norms.

The project is set to be built in the Indian state of Karnataka.