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Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.

Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.

SBI to finance 70% of new Bokaro thermal unit

State Bank of India agreed to finance 70% of Damodar Valley Corporation's 500 mw Bokaro Thermal Power Station project.

Welspun wins solar PV project in Madhya Pradesh

India's largest solar power developer has won a 125 MW solar photovoltaic project in Madhya Pradesh.

Nepal electricity tariff may increase by 20%: officials

Nepal is prepared to hike the retail electricity tariff by an average of 20 percent by mid-July.

Pakistan to get 1,500MW from alternative energy

Pakistan will generate over 1,500MW power for the national grid by next year with more than 30 alternative energy projects in the pipeline.

India's Adani group targets power transmission projects

The Adani Group is eyeing to bid for power transmission line development projects.

Village-managed solar power plant being set up in West Bengal

A solar power station managed by villagers is being set up in the Rajat Jubilee village in Sunderban area of West Bengal.

SW Energy picks up pace with 1,320 MW thermal plant project

JSW Energy has commenced with the design and engineering of its upcoming 1,320 MW super-critical coal based thermal power plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Essar Energy signs PPA for Tori-II thermal plant

Essar Energy has entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement for 240 MW of contracted capacity with Noida Power Company Limited.

Pakistan releases $253M to end unscheduled loadshedding

The government of Pakistan released Rs23 billion or US$253 million to clear a part of circular debt to end at least the unscheduled loadshedding.

Bangladesh's power body owes $450.5 M to banks

Bangladesh's Power Development Board has stopped purchasing electricity from the quick rental power plants due to financial crisis.

Sri Lankan cashew firm saves $18,619 with solar power

Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation is saving around Rs 2.4 million or US$18,619 annually by introducing a solar power system to its premises.

Commissioning of 412 MW Rampur HEP may be postponed

SJVN ight have to postpone the commissioning of its critical 412 MW Rampur hydro-electric project.

Pakistan urged to resolve issues with Chinese power firms

China urged Pakistan to resolve the issues with Chinese enterprises involved in energy cooperation.

Toshiba gets $315M supply order for 660MW Indian power plant

Toshiba will supply two units of 660 MW super critical steam turbines and generators package to Meja power plant in Uttar Pradesh.

Bangladesh approves furnace oil-based power plants

Bangladesh's cabinet committee on purchase approved three furnace oil-based private power plants having a total generation capacity of 150 megawatt.

Pakistan's hydropower generation increases sharply

Hydropower generation in Pakistan has witnessed a sharp increase to 4,019 MW.