Regulation

Bihar gets $132M electricity upgrade loan

The Indian state of Bihar will receive $132 million from ADB for electricity system upgrades.

Bihar gets $132M electricity upgrade loan

The Indian state of Bihar will receive $132 million from ADB for electricity system upgrades.

Shutdown of Hamaoka nuclear power reactor extended

Chubu Electric Power extended the scheduled shutdown, beginning in late September, of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station Reactor No. 5.

ADB to help Asia unleash solar potential

ADB will help Asia and the Pacific develop the know-how and capabilities to make solar energy.

India's Suzlon to buy all of REpower

Suzlon Energy is in talks to buy the remaining nine percent stake in German unit REpower Systems AG.

India to halve power deficit next year

India plans to add 18,600 MW capacity in 2011/12 from the 20,359 MW it has in the current year.

Meralco foresees reduction in October generation charges

Meralco sees a reduction in its October generation charge following decreases in the generation cost of Independent Power Producers. According to the...

CEM enlightens public on safe electricity usage

CEM help edimprove citizens’ understanding of safe electricity usage by putting up propaganda posters. The efforts focused on the importance of...

Indian nuclear law seen to deter progress

India’s nuclear liability law threatens India's plans to add 40,000 MW nuclear power plants by 2032.

MRC wants increased cooperation with China/Myanmar

Representatives from MRC member countries discussed increased levels of cooperation in managing Mekong River Basins with Chinese and Myanmar...

Vestas launches clean energy jobs campaign in Australia

The high-tech wind power systems producer is highlighting the potential for new clean energy jobs being created in rural and regional Australia.

Guodian’s wind power projects get approved

The first phases of Penglai Hushan and Zhaoyuan Xiadian wind farms were approved by the Shandong Development and Reform Commission.

Tata chalks out energy efficiency program

Tata Power has initiated “5 POINT” program under “Demand Side Management” for energy conservation. It is also in the process of recommending two...

Powergrid operators to train at Jamia Millia

Powergrid’s System Operators at its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition technology will undergo training and certification at Jamia Millia.

Japanese companies secure uranium purchase rights

Three Japanese companies have secured long-term uranium purchase rights with Uranium One or U1. The new agreement signed by Tokyo Electric Power...

MEWR to introduce Energy Conservation Act in 2013

Companies that consume more than the equivalent of 15 GWh of energy annually will be required to monitor and report their energy use to the...

CEM to help users save power

CEM will hold a seminar to improve users’ knowledge of electricity facilities.