Regulation

Indian power sector hobbled by lack of land, coal: Tata

Indian power sector hobbled by lack of land, coal: Tata

Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata said difficulties on land acquisition and coal block auctions are impeding the growth of the power sector in the...

U.S. lawmakers resist Chinese takeover of EV battery maker

Opposition to China acquiring a US. maker of high tech batteries continues to mount in Washington.

Lack of funding slows India's off-grid renewable sector

Financial hurdles are stalling the progress of India's off-grid renewable power.

Indonesia to shut down 18 power plants during Idul Fitri

PLN will shut down 18 power plants supplying 7,200 megawatts of power to Java and Bali during the Idul Fitri holiday.

Study to determine India's wind potential

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has initiated a 'realistic' reassessment of the wind power potential in the country.

China increases 2015 solar power target by 40%

China increased its 2015 target for solar power capacity by 40 percent to 21 gigawatts.

Vietnam suffers capital shortage for power infrasturcture

Capital shortages for electricity infrastructure forced Electricity of Vietnam Group to increase power purchase from other sources.

Vietnam shuns local electricity for Chinese imports

Vietnam’s electricity importations from China have risen continuously this year despite availability of local power.

India to add 56,477 MW solar and wind capacity

India has been proposed a target of 39,820 MW solar and wind power capacity addition by the end of FY 2016-17.

Haiphong City examines energy use of enterprises

An inspection team from Haiphong City examined 57 key energy enterprises, spreading over 11 districts of the city.

Punjab seeks coal linkages for upcoming power plants

Punjab has sought coal linkages for its upcoming 1980 MW at Talwandi Sabo and 1320 MW thermal plant at Rajpura.

Jellyfish clogging Japan's thermal power plants in Ise

Close to 24,000 tonsof Jellyfish have been swarming near nine thermal power plants on Ise Bay.

US support for Pakistan energy sector lauded

Pakistan's business community welcomed the decision of United States Congress for releasing $280 million to support Pakistan's energy sector.

KEPCO posts alert electricity shortage alert

Korea Electric Power Corp.has issued a power shortage alert as high temperatures increased electricity consumption.

Carbon Trading and Carbon Taxes: Just because or real solutions?

It’s a common perception that we have a carbon problem here on earth. Most everyone nods there head in agreement when it comes to recognizing that we...

China, Japan enter 47 energy, environment pacts

Japan and China concluded 47 cooperation agreements on environmental and energy conservation.