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Vietnam and US sign energy agreement
Vietnam and US sign energy agreement
The deal, signed by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Dang Dinh Tien and US Ambassador Michael Michalak, will allow American firms to develop atomic power for energy in Vietnam.
Developments in Jiaxing offshore wind projects underway
China Wind Power, the Zhejiang Jiaxing government and Zhejiang M&E Group will jointly prepare to develop Jiaxing offshore wind projects. The works include setting up mast to evaluate the wind.
China’s first lignite-fired USC passes test
The 1×600MW unit of project Phase I in Liaoning Qinghe Power Plant of China Power International passed the 168-hour full-load operation.
Superconductor cables readied for Korea’s power grids
American Superconductor Corporation has expanded its superconductor power cable strategic business alliance with LS Alliance. Under the new agreement, the two companies will work collaboratively to deploy more than 50 kilometers of superconductor power cables in commercial power grids over the next five years. The original alliance, established in September 2009, called for the deployment of a minimum of 10 km of superconductor power cables during that same period.
Macau tariff clause impacted by power importation
CEM's Tariff Clause Adjustment reflects the mainland power importation price increase and the continuous upsurge of international fuel price.
AMSC, Sinovel develop most powerful Chinese turbines
American Superconductor Corporation received the initial order for full wind turbine electrical control systems from Sinovel Wind Group Co.
Meralco wants lower generation charge
Meralco petitioned the Energy Regulatory Commission to lower by US$0.0098 the increase in the generation charge for March 2010. The company wanted the increase to be lowered at US$0.0304 per kwh from US$0.0402 per kwh.
CR Power increases net generation by 49.2%
China Resources Power increased its total net generation for January and February by 26.1 percent to 5,854,767MWh. The company recorded a net generation of only 4,641,130 MWh for the same period in 2009. Total net generation for the first two months of 2010 increased by 49.2% to 14,410,321 MWh compared to 9,655,188 MWh for the same period last year.
Liaoning wind power project receives approval
The Liaoning Zhangwu Pingandi Wind Power Project received approval from Liaoning Provincial Development and Reform commission.
ABB inaugurates new factory in Vietnam
ABB has opened a facility for manufacturing power products in Vietnam, as the country builds and strengthens its electricity network. Vietnam is experiencing rising demands created by a growing economy.
Mengdong Energy gets 2000MW wind farm deal
Mengdong Energy Group got the right to develop up to 2000MW wind farms in the Chifeng Alukerqin region.
ABB wins $22 million Indian power orders
ABB sealed $22 million worth of deals to provide four turnkey substations for the regional grid in northern India.
Aboitiz takes over Mindanao power barges
AboitizPower assumed ownership of PB 117, a 100-MW power barge at Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Mindanao.
Chubu to construct Iida solar facility
A mega-solar power facility in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture will be constructed by Chubu Electric. This is made possible through the cooperation of Iida City Mayor Mitsuo Makino.
2 Heimifeng units pass safety assessment
Units 1 and 2 of Heimifeng Pumped Storage Power Plant passed the synchronisation safety assessment of the NERC. The plant met the 21 requirements according to the document issued by the Changsha Electricity Regulatory Bureau of National Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Omaezaki Wind's phase 1 commences operation
Chubu Electric is pushing ahead with development of the Omaezaki Wind Power Station in Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is the company's first commercial wind power facility. Positioning responses to global environmental issues is one of the company’s most important corporate agendas.
CEM initiates Coloane solar energy study
CEM will collect experimental data and conduct feasibility study about solar energy in Coloane CCB Power Plant. It will be done through a pilot project of Grid-connected Photovoltaic System installation.