Regulation

Indian states left to decide power distribution model

Indian states may choose between the Public Private Partnership model and the Franchise Model in power distribution.

Indian states left to decide power distribution model

Indian states may choose between the Public Private Partnership model and the Franchise Model in power distribution.

India to craft guidelines for offshore wind power

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is contemplating policy guidelines on it for the copuntry's offshore wind power sector.

India's PM wants comprehensive review of energy policies

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh may implement a major revamp of the India’s energy policies.

Japan's renewable energy subsidy brings $2B investments

Japan's subsidies for renewable power suppliers have sparked more than $2 billion of investment since they were launched two months ago.

Unpredictable winds worry Rajasthan power distributors

Unpredictable winds are creating a headache for wind power distribution companies in Rajasthan.

Tepco may seek okay for reactor restart with nuke reforms

Tepco has set up teams to reform its nuclear division, a move viewed by some as indicative for the restart of idled reactors.

Metering smartly- A case for India

Technological advancements, is changing the way or rather simplifying the way electricity is measured and communicated to both producers and...

Japan lacks land for renewable energy drive

Electricity prices will be an even more serious issue if Japan is to cut back on nuclear power and rely more on renewable sources like solar and wind...

Diamer Bhasha Dam: Govt to approach China, local banks for financing

With power shortage increasing continuously in the face of rising consumer demand, the government has decided to seek financing from China for the...

Vietnam Electricity Group lowers power prices for farmers

Southern Power Corporation of the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) will sell power to farmers in An Giang Province at a lower price.

Bangladesh looking to add solar power in national grid

Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh want solar power to be included in the national grid to utilize nearly 200 mw capacity solar plants that are...

Meralco P9.1B refund under review

Meralco's P9.1 billion claim for refund was labeled as “unfounded” and “premature” by the Philippine state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities...

Indonesia’s PLN to buy electricity from Malaysia

Indonesia's PLN will purchase between 50 and 70 megawatts from Sarawak to power some regions in West Kalimantan for five years.

Total nuke phase out is cheapest option: Softbank's Son

Phasing out nuclear power plant is cheaper than having a 15 to 25 percent mix.

Vietnam's REE to boost power sector investment

Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation will step up investment in hydropower and thermo-power companies, says the company's chairwoman and...

Indonesia boosts prices of renewable energies

Indonesia will raise the price of electricity from three types of renewable energies to encourage the country's overall renewable energy production.