Regulation

Sabah Electricity, USM cooperate towards energy efficiency

Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd and the Universiti Sains Malaysia signed an MoU aimed at increasing energy efficiency via lower cost methods.

Sabah Electricity, USM cooperate towards energy efficiency

Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd and the Universiti Sains Malaysia signed an MoU aimed at increasing energy efficiency via lower cost methods.

India's PowerGrid explores use of smart grid to trim losses

Power Grid Corporation is exploring the possibility of setting up a ’smart grid’ on pilot basis to reduce transmission and distribution loss.

Electricity of Viet Nam seeks funding for power transmission projects

Electricity of Viet Nam is seeking loans from international finance organisations and domestic commercial banks to fund power transmission projects.

Development banks to withdraw support for India’s PV sector

The US Government-sponsored banks that have helped fund the takeoff of India’s fledgling solar industry may soon move to withdraw their support...

Rallies against nuke plants held in Fukuoka

Anti-nuclear protesters held a series of large rallies in Japan's southwestern city of Fukuoka on Sunday.

CEM holds power industry services seminar

Companhia de Electricidade de Macau - CEM, S.A. recently hosted the “16th Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau Power Industry Services Seminar” with...

ADB lends $170M for Thai power plant

The Asian Development Bank is lending $170 million to build a 1,600MW natural-gas fired power plant in Thailand.

Gujarat proposes new feed-in tariff rates for PV projects

Gujarat is pushing for new feed-in tariff rates covering PV projects commissioned from January 29, 2012 until March 31, 2015.

Clearance accorded to Vyasi hydel project

Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limiteda has been granted the techno economic clearance fo rits120 MW Vyasi hydro electric project from the Central...

Media allowed into Fukushima nuke plant

Media have been allowed into Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant for the first time since the disaster.

India working to improve windmill maintenance

India boosted its wind power maintenance technology by creating lubricants and sealants that helps windmilsl function properly.

Nepal's joint council with Czech Republic to boost power investments

Nepal and Czech Republic have agreed to form a joint economic council to boost bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the two countries...

India’s nuke plants are safe, says Atomic energy chief

Atomic Energy Commission, Dr Sreekumar Banerjee, stressed the importance to generate greater awareness among local residents that nuke plants do not...

China warns against US blame on its solar exports

Chinese people and enterprises are greatly dissatisfied about U.S. attempts to blame Chinese exports for its sluggish development, according to...

Wind power left out of Australia's clean energy funding?

More than A$13 billion in government funds may be invested by Australia for clean energy that could boost large solar power stations.

Sunborne to build 50MW solar thermal plant in Andhra Pradesh

Sunborne Energy will build a 50MW solar thermal power project in Andhra Pradesh, India in partnership with Kosla Ventures and General Catalyst...

Indian solar projects behind January deadline

More than one third of the PV projects handed out in India’s first national auction look set to miss their January completion deadline, according to...