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EDB earmarks $680mln fund to build solar ecosystem

EDB earmarks $680mln fund to build solar ecosystem

Initiative aims to drive research, test-bedding and commercialisation of solar power.

NDPL commissions 54KW solar power plant

Successfully synchronised with the Bawana Grid, the 54 KW Tail End Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Unit has been commissioned at Pooth Khurd.

CPI to help build Chongqing energy system

CPI signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement on 10GW Units with the Chongqing Municipal Government.

Gaya substation to ease Bihar energy woes

The construction of the 765/400/220 kV Gaya substation, the largest in the State of Bihar, has commenced.

CWP and Liaoning Energy collaborate on 18 projects

CWP signed a framework agreement with Liaoning Energy to establish 18 new joint ventures in Chaoyang, Liaoning Province.

CR Power continues generation surge in April

The total net generation by China Resources Power increased by 37.5 percent to 7,033,424 in April 2010 from 5,115,589 MWh for the same period in 2009.

Jindal Power's IPO to fund Rs 22,000-crore expansion projects

Proceeds of Jindal Power's estimated Rs 7,200-crore initial public offer will part finance thermal power expansion projects in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.

Monju nuclear reactor restarted

Japan's Monju fast-breeder reactor resumed operations last 6 May 2010 after 14 years and five months of suspension due to a sodium coolant leak and a resultant fire.

Forgemasters wins Shin Kori order

Forgemasters will provide components to support primary reactor pumps in South Korea's Shin Kori 3 and 4 power stations.

Guangdong and Macao boost interconnection

The power supply network between Guangdong and Macao has been upgraded from a 110kV double-circuit to 220kV triple-circuit. It could be further upgraded to 110kV quadruple-circuit for emergency use.

Vestas’ Stuart wins J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

With finish time of 19:24 minutes, Ian Stuart came in first at the annual event which saw a turnout of 11,753 entrants.

Sibulan Hydro's second plant to add 16.5 MW

The Sibulan Hydropower Project will add a significant amount of generation capacity to the Mindanao grid once it is in full operation. The first of its two plants, in fact, is already generating 26 megawatts since it started operation in April.

Renewable Energy Asia to develop green energy park

Firm awarded a concession in Inner Mongolia to construct wind farm capable of producing 250MW of electricity.

Westinghouse fortifies engineering staff in India

Westinghouse augmented its engineering resources for the global nuclear energy business with the creation of Westinghouse India Engineering Center. The agreement between Westinghouse Electric and Infotech Enterprises Ltd. indicated that WIEC will be located at Infotech's campus in Hyderabad and will be staffed with Infotech employees dedicated solely to working for Westinghouse. It will lay the foundation for Westinghouse AP1000™ nuclear power plant work in India.

Northeast New Energy registers 3rd CDM project

The CDM project of Dalian Tuoshan Wind Farm of Northeast New Energy Development Company has become third registered project. This was announced on the website of the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change.

India's Essar Energy raises $1.95 billion after IPO price slash

The power producer, which will start trading on the London Stock Exchange May 4, sold 303 million shares at 420 pence each after cutting the price from the 450 to 550 range.

Renewable Energy Asia secures $7.4mln wind turbine contract

Project is part of China's plan of promoting renewable energy in the country.