Regulation

S. Korea favors more coal-fed, LNG power plants over nuclear

South Korea will increase electricity-generating facilities using coal and liquefied natural gas.

S. Korea favors more coal-fed, LNG power plants over nuclear

South Korea will increase electricity-generating facilities using coal and liquefied natural gas.

China's power quota to boost power sector, cut emissions

Beijing launched its first quota trading platform for electrical power saved during production.

China accounts for 35% of global onshore wind capacity

China installed 15.9 gigawatts of onshore turbines in 2012.

China increases solar target again, this time to 35GW

China has increased its solar energy target from 21GW by 2015 to 35GW.

Indonesia may fall short on balanced energy target

The National Energy Council has been requested to reassess its outlook on Indonesia's energy targets.

Bangladesh to import electricity from India by July

India will export 250-megawatt electricity to Bangladesh by July, 2013 at Tk 4 per unit.

India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the Power Sector

Mr. P. Uma Shankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, is leading a high-level delegation of Indian power sector experts to...

SAARC co-operation in energy, hydro-power stressed

SAARC co-operation in energy, hydro-power stressed

China's wind power blows away $1.6-B in 2012

China's wind power sector gave way to thermal and nuclear due to government curtailment.

Indian power utilities asked prepare crisis management plan

India's Central Electricity Authority has asked all generation firms to evolve a crisis management plan. 

India needs to generate more power: Purandeswari

There is an urgent need to increase power generation for industrial growth as well as overall development of

J&K seeks consultancy for 100 mini/micro hydel power projects

An agency from Jammu & Kashmir has invited bids from consulting firms in selecting IPP developers for 100 Mini/Micro Hydro projects.

Australia and India to cooperate in nuclear power

Australia is set to start civil nuclear cooperation talks with India.

New safety rules make reopening of Japan's nuclear plants difficult

Measures will be introduced to protect Japanese nuclear power facilities against natural disasters and terrorism.

India plans forecasting model for power supply and demand

India plans to base its policy decision on energy through a forecasting model for demand and supply.

Philippine prepaid metering rules amended

The Philippines has amended the rules on prepaid electricity metering system.

Asian Players Tackle Smart Grid

Asian energy leaders and industry players will be tackling technological platforms as well as policy concerns that could underpin smart grid...