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Japan denies reports of April reactor restart

Japan's trade minister corrected reports that two reactors will be restarted around April, saying they have not set deadlines to resume operations.

Japan denies reports of April reactor restart

Japan's trade minister corrected reports that two reactors will be restarted around April, saying they have not set deadlines to resume operations.

Kyushu Elec to triple oil-gas purchases in Dec-March

Kyushu Electric ssaid it would nearly triple the volumes of oil and liquefied natural gas it plans to buy in the peak winter December-March period.

Gyspa hydroelectric power project gets environmental clearance

The Ministry of Environment and Forests has accorded environmental clearance for pre-construction activities to the proposed 300 MW Gyspa...

Most Japanese towns undecided on reactor restarts

Most Japanese towns were undecided about restarting their nuclear reactors even if they pass  the stress test, a newspaper survey suggested.

Minister lobbies for BHEL to get Bhutan hydel projects

Heavy industries secretary S Sundareshan is seeking the power ministry's help in getting BHEL nomination contracts for two large hydro electric...

China to slow down approvals of nuke projects

China will be cautious in pursuing nuclear power and is likely to approve only three or four projects each year.

TEPCO cuts FY 2020 power demand projection by 7% on energy-saving

TEPCO lowered its power demand projection for fiscal 2020 by 7 percent from the estimates before the March 2011 nuclear crisis.

India could spur economy with renewable energy: WEF report

A joint report by World Economic Forum has projected substantial opportunities to spur economic growth and employment through renewable energy.

Solar to dominate Asia’s renewable energy future

Recent trends within the PV industry have seen a massive increase in the number of module manufacturers within the Asian region. This will set the...

Indonesia seeks suitable nuke plant site amid nuke stigma

Kalimantan has been identified as a suitable site nuclear energy development as it is relatively earthquake-free from compared to Java.

U.N. nuclear agency approves Japan's stress tests

U.N. nuclear experts have endorsed stress tests designed to show that Japanese nuclear plants could withstand a repeat of last year's quake and...

India, Japan collaborate to study improvements of coal-fired plants

India's CEA and the Japan Coal Energy Center are studying the possibilities of efficiency and environment improvements at India's coal fired plants.

LTA application for NTPC's 1,320 MW Tanda power project awaited

The LTA application from NTPC for it's 1,320 MW Tanda power project in Uttar Pradesh is yet to be received, according to Powergrid.

Wind Turbine Syndrome not scientifically proven, says experts

Allegations that wind turbines make people sick are ''not scientifically valid'', according to confidential briefings given to the state government...

Electricity tariffs increase in Bass Strait Islands

The price of electricity on King and Flinders Islands increased by 3.60 percent.

China to install excess solar panel production, says CEOs

China may double its installations of solar panels this year, according to CEOs from two of the industry’s top five manufacturers.

India devises action plan to promote energy efficiency

India has devised a plan to promote energy efficient products in the country.