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Wind power developers could not yet benefit from China's scheme ordering electricity distributors to source up to 15 percent from renewable energy.

China is expected to become the world's leading smart grid components market with a value of US$1.43 trillion.

Alstom will use its digital substation technology to help Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN to improve its service.

Russia wants to be awarded the construction contract for the $13 billion Diamer Bhasha Dam without resorting to international competitive bidding.

Unpredictable winds are creating a headache for wind power distribution companies in Rajasthan.

Japan will need renewable energy investments amounting to US$637 billion to completely sever itself from nuclear power.

Tepco has set up teams to reform its nuclear division, a move viewed by some as indicative for the restart of idled reactors.

B Grimm will earmark Bt75 billion for power-plant expansion and other energy projects in Thailand over the next seven years.

Welspun Energy has raised about Rs3.55bn or $64.11 million to fund a 50MW solar photovoltaic project in Rajasthan.

Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd will develop an offshore wind farm for China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group.

Electricity prices will be an even more serious issue if Japan is to cut back on nuclear power and rely more on renewable sources like solar and wind.

The government of Pakistan will convert two inefficient thermal power plants in Sindh into being coal-fired through a $433 million financing to be provided by the Asian Development Bank.

Guangdong Mingyang Wind Power Group and China Guangdong Nuclear Power will join forces to develop renewable power projects.These include the Golden Bay offshore wind power project in Jieyang, Guangdong province.

Mining industry sources report a growing use of renewable energy by major mining firms worldwide.

The government of Pakistan has sought financing from China for the mega $13 billion Diamer Bhasha Dam.

China will remain the world’s leading renewable energy market at least until 2020.