Regulation

NHPC ups generation target

NHPC plans to generate in excess of 18.6 billion kW/h of power in 2011/12.

NHPC ups generation target

NHPC plans to generate in excess of 18.6 billion kW/h of power in 2011/12.

Hopes high for Malaysia's renewable energy sector

Malaysia is seen to have good potential in renewable energy on account of its plentiful resources.

India's Kudankulam nuclear plant to start operations

The first 1,000MW reactor at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, India, will start operating next month.

India's power plan requires $252B

India's Ministry of Power estimates that about Rs 11,183.75 billion or US 252 billion would be required to sustain the power sector during the XII...

India promotes cross border power trading

India has called for integrating the entire SAARC region by a robust Power Grid system.

Orissa hesitant to introduce competition in power

The Orissa said it would “think twice” before introducing competition in the electricity distribution system.

Panel asks India to defer nuclear plans

A panel backed by the Indian environment ministry suggested holding off environmental approvals for four proposed nuclear reactors.

Truong Sa-the first district to use clean energy

All households in Truong Sa District can now use electricity 24 hours a day.

Vietnam hastens development of strategy for renewable energy

An approved strategy and master plan for renewable energy development in Vietnam is needed for investors to implement projects exploiting potential...

Atomic experts urge Korea to strengthen nuclear emergency readiness

South Korea's atomic safety experts says the country needs to learn from Japan's recent nuclear crisis and take concrete steps to strengthen its...

Hanwha's crystalline modules receive global certifications

Hanwha SolarOne’s crystalline solar modules have received certification from three global entities. These are the US-based Underwriters Laboratories...

Bangladesh to finalise policy on coal

The government of Bangladesh will form a National Committee to expedite the process of using country’s coal commercially. It aims to reach consensus...

Indonesia looking for investors in 7 power plants

Perusahaan Listrik Negara is opening tenders for seven coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,650 megawatts.

China to boost power grid investments by 68%

The State Grid Corp of China plans to increase investments in the country's power grid by 68% in a five-year plan.

Tata Power ups fund raising plan to secure coal supply

Tata Power plans to raise $450 million by issuing corporate hybrid securities, revising its target upwards from $300-400 million announced on April...

CWP accelerates 200MW Jiuquan wind power project

CWP has formally obtained the 200MW wind power project development right of phase II of the 10GW wind power base in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, and...

Sorang HEP likely to be commissioned by Aug 2012

Himachal Sorang Power Private Limited's100 MW Sorang Hydroelectric Project is now likely to be commissioned by August 2012, with the first unit going...