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Vietnam starts operating 170MW hydropower plant

Vietnam starts operating 170MW hydropower plant

The A Luoi Hydropower Plant officially generated electricity after 5 years of construction.

Bangladesh to meet 700MW shortage with more oil-run power plants

Bangladesh will install more fuel oil-run power plants nothwithstanding rising oil prices.

China to drill for oil in Abu Dhabi

China, the world's biggest energy consumer, could begin drilling for oil in Abu Dhabi as early as next year.

China and Denmark to boost trade in green technologies

The world’s former and current leaders in wind power decide to cooperate more to advance renewable energy.

Nepal eyes $6B investment in hydropower

Nepal has approved the template for hydropower projects above 500MW.

Test run for new Korean reactor halted again on technical glitch

South Korea's new Shin Wolsong 1 reactor went offline on Sunday morning after its turbine generator wasautomatically stopped, said officials at the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.

Malaysia and Indonesia in cross-border power exchange

Malaysia's TNB inked an agreement with two Indonesian entities to facilitate a cross border electricity-exchange between the two countries.

All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power

Sweden’s Ikea International Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, will outfit all its buildings in China with solar photovoltaic panels over the next three years.

Japan’s solar FIT to be announced this week

Japan’s new and generous feed-in tariff offers the world’s solar power developers a chance to profit in a stagnant market.

China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions

The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.

Japanese firms to build massive solar power project in Canada

When completed, the solar project will have a combined output capacity of over 100,000 kilowatts.

Azerbaijan offers investment in Pakistan's power sector

The government of Azerbaijan expressed its willingness to invest in Pakistan's power sector, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Japan approves two reactor restarts

Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition.

Saudi Prince interested to invest in Bangladesh's power sector

Saudi Arabia is interested to invest in Bangladesh, including its power sector.

Westinghouse to build nuclear power plant in India

Westinghouse will construct AP1000 nuclear power plants at the Mithivirdi site in Gujarat, India.

KEPCO wants more nuclear deals

Korea Electric Power Corp. CEO Kim Joong-kyum is hoping to win other large contracts to build nuclear facilities.

Indonesia to expand direct appointments for geothermal concessions

The Indonesian government will expand use of the direct appointment mechanism to award geothermal concessions.