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National Grid Corp of the Philippines upgrades systems

National Grid Corp of the Philippines upgrades systems

NGCP spent close to P30 million to be able to expedite power restoration processes during actual emergencies.

Japanese banks extend largest wind power loan

Six of Japan’s largest banks place a huge vote of confidence in the profitability of wind power.

JinkoSolar to supply modules for 50MW solar project in China

JinkoSolar Holding will provide solar modules for a 50MW power project being built in China's Gansu province.

ABB wins $33 million order in India to strengthen power grid

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order

Power cuts spark Myanmar's biggest protest in 5 yrs

Hundreds rallied for a second day in one of Myanmar's biggest cities on Monday to protest against chronic power

Major rise in solar cell sales in Japan

Leading Japanese solar cell makers report mixed results for the year ended March 31.

UN pleads for cleaner-energy future for Asia growth engine

At a United Nations forum in Singapore late last month, policymakers were told that Asia needs clean

Vietnam's hydroelectric projects in hot water

Hydroelectric power plant constructions in Vietnam are said to be disrupting the natural ecosystem, trigerring calls for its stoppage.

Japanese wind power balloons

Japan’s wind energy capacity now stands at 2.5GW, a fivefold increase over the past 10 years.

India's transmission sector surpasses April 2012 targets

India surpassed its target of 358 ckm new transmission lines for April 2012 by laying down 632 ckm.

Japan seeks LNG for its thermal power plants

Japanese firms are negotiating to buy a $4.4 billion stake in Australia's Wheatstone gas field as Japan shores up energy supplies.

Vietnam to generate new 1,850MW from coal-fired plants

Vietnam PM Nguyen Tan Dung Tan Dung has approved a development plan to build coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,850MW.

Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.

China’s slowdown dampens electricity demand

Power consumption remains flat in China, another symptom of the country’s deceleration.

SBI to finance 70% of new Bokaro thermal unit

State Bank of India agreed to finance 70% of Damodar Valley Corporation's 500 mw Bokaro Thermal Power Station project.

Welspun wins solar PV project in Madhya Pradesh

India's largest solar power developer has won a 125 MW solar photovoltaic project in Madhya Pradesh.

Trina Solar to supply 2.1MW off-grid solar system in Tibet

Trina Solar will supply an off-grid solar system project in the Northern Tibetan region of Naqu.