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Korea in line to develop 4 Vietnamese nuclear plants

Korea and Vietnam will start a one-year feasibility study as early as next month for the construction of a Korean-developed nuclear power plant.

Korea in line to develop 4 Vietnamese nuclear plants

Korea and Vietnam will start a one-year feasibility study as early as next month for the construction of a Korean-developed nuclear power plant.

China to become world’s largest smart grid user

China has taken to smart grid technology big time.

Bangladesh cabinet okays creation of nuclear body

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

China still world leader in wind power

China’s great wind revolution answers its need for clean energy and a clean environment.

China still world leader in wind power.

China’s great wind revolution answers its need for clean energy and a clean environment.

Philippines believes renewable energy can cut its exorbitant power prices

The country with Asia’s most expensive electricity waxes optimistic about meeting its renewable energy goals.

Tidal energy added to Japan’s energy mix

Japan’s post-Fukushima search for new sources of electrical power has led it to tidal energy.

South Korea in huge renewable energy investment

Promising renewable energy sectors stand to benefit from more government funding.

IFC to invest in cleaner Indian air

International Finance Corporation is to invest US$20 million in the newly established Nereus India Alternative Energy Fund.

New project boosts India’s power capacity

India has commissioned its first successful public-private partnership in greenfield power generation.

Work on unpopular Indian nuclear plant to proceed

Despite a spate of protests that halted its construction, the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant has received the green light to continue.

Vietnam says enough power available this summer

Vietnam is brushing aside concerns crippling power shortages could hits its economy this summer.

Fukushima's offshore wind project opposed by fishing community

Local fishermen aare opposing the government-sponsored project to build a huge, floating wind-power installation in waters off Fukushima Prefecture.

Unified Indonesian time zone may save energy: PLN

Perusahaan Listrik Negara will study the benefits of unifying Indonesian time zones, including electricity savings.

Gov't panel split on Japan's use of atomic power

A Japanese government panel tasked with presenting policy options for the country's new energy plan are divided over nuclear power use.

S.Korea's nuclear plans to be blocked by opposition party

The main South Korean opposition party pledged to oppose plans to build more nuclear power plants if it wins elections this year.

India to allocate $438M for hydropower projects with Bhutan

India-assisted hydro electric projects in Bhutan during FY 2012-13 will require an annual funding of US$438 million.