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China to build Asia's biggest coal-fired power plant
China's Shenhua Group is planning to build the largest coal-fired power station in Asia over the next five years.
China to build Asia's biggest coal-fired power plant
China's Shenhua Group is planning to build the largest coal-fired power station in Asia over the next five years.
Tepco urged to consider state control
Japanese Trade Minister Yukio Edano urged Tepco to consider temporarily going under state control.
S.Korea activates emergency energy plan
The country plans to secure energy installations as the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il raised fears over what would happen next in the reclusive state.
China increases PV capacity target to 15GW
China has increased its solar power development target for 2015 by 50% to 15 GW.
What you need to know about Japan’s power market
Companies have enough capacity to supply electricity to more than 40% of Japanese households - but there’s a catch.
India to increase energy use with growth targets: PM
Increased energy consumption can be expected for India to reach its target of 9% economic growth.
New nuclear projects may be seen in China soon
A draft nuclear power safety regulation is now ready to be sent to the State Council after minor adjustments.
China Everbright to loan $100m by year-end to fund waste-to-energy plants
The $100m loan is being arranged by Mizuho Corporate Bank.
Sumitomo to build wind power project in South Africa
The project will have a capacity of as much as 600 megawatts.
Power shortage in China to worsen in 2012
But nuclear will remain key to China's energy policy with new approvals to start in 2012.
Japan to export nuke technology: PM
An agreement has been adopted on cooperating, developing and using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes between Japan and several countries.
China doubles surcharge for renewable energy
China is doubling the surcharge for solar and other renewables from CNY0.004 to CNY0.008 per kWh.
Vietnam seeks loans for power transmission projects
Vietnam is seeking loans from international finance organisations and domestic commercial banks to fund power transmission projects.
Fukushima govt to stop all nuke reactors in its area
The governor of Fukushima called on the central government and TEPCO to decommission all nuclear reactors in the Japanese prefecture.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta to get funding from Asian Development Bank
And you'll never guess how much loan ADB approved for the project.
India to build 10 new nuclear plants by 2017
Ten new nuclear power projects are part of India's 12th Five Year Plan, from 2012-17.
India limits liability of nuclear power equipment suppliers
The Indian government has formally announced new rules which cap the liability of nuclear equipment suppliers in case of accidents.