Regulation

Bangladesh cabinet okays creation of nuclear body

The Bangladesh cabinet has approved the draft of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Control Act 2012.

Bangladesh cabinet okays creation of nuclear body

The Bangladesh cabinet has approved the draft of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Control Act 2012.

KPCL fails to extend validity of TEC, leaves 200 MW Gundia HEP high and dry

The 200 MW Gundia hydro electric project has not been taken up for execution till date due to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's (KPCL) failure to...

221st report on the nuclear safety regulatory authority bill presented in Rajya Sabha

The department-related parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment and forests tabled its 221st report on

Bangladesh's parliamentary body recommends coal-based power plant

Bangladesh's parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Planning recommended the setting up of coal- based power plant to lessen the use of...

Bangladesh cabinet ratifies nuke deal with Russia

The Bangladesh cabinet ratified a cooperation deal with the Russian Federation to set up a nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna.

Penang parries radioactive allegations vs Bosch solar panel plant

The Penang government insists that the Bosch solar panel plant planned for Batu Kawan is safe and free from radioactive waste.

Power risks loom as Tepco shuts its last reactor

Tepco shut its last operating nuclear reactor for regular maintenance, leaving just one running reactor supplying Japan's creaking power sector.

5 lakh power connection applications pending in Bangladesh

Over five lakh applications for new connections have remained pending with five state-owned and private power distribution agencies since June 7...

BHEL adds 1,625 MW to Indian grid in 1 day

BHEL has created a new record in capacity addition by adding 1,625 MW  capacity to the National grid in a span of 24 hours.

Japan in danger of power shortage in nuclear-free summer

One of two remaining reactors in Japan shuts down today for maintenance drawing closer to a nuclear-free summer.

WEF report on Rise of the Indian renewable energy market

The World Economic Forum has also carried out an analysis of India's renewable energy

x S. Korea to inject 1.08 tln won into energy sector R&D

South Korea will inject 1.08 trillion won (US$962.3 million) into research and development (R&D) this year to bolster its capabilities in the energy...

xMinistry Mulls Including Wind, Thermal Energy Into Re Mix Energy Fit System

he Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry is considering including wind and thermal energy into the renewable energy mix of feed-in-tariff (FIT)...

Vietnam needs more coal for planned thermal power plants

Vietnam's plans to raise the number of thermal power plants will require 14.4  to 15.2 million tons of coal for electricity production in 2012.

Obama to back U.S. solar panel producers against China

Obama is expected to back U.S. solar panel producers on against lower-priced imports from China.

Bangladesh to increase power prices again

The Power Development Board has proposed an increase in electricity price by Tk 0.41 per unit or 11 percent for bulk users.

Nepal to expedite hydropower development

The general consensus was to expedite the development of Nepal's hydropower sector after the 2-day hydropower summit in Kathmandu.