India

The United Kingdom will set up of a renewable energy research institute in Bangladesh.

India is coming to the rescue of energy strapped Bangladesh.

NTPC hopes to break the ground for its two proposed super thermal power projects with 1,600 MW capacity each.

Fueled by rapid economic growth, a growing population with greater access to goods and services and higher electrification rates, Indian energy demand is projected to rise at over 5% a year over the next 25 years, based upon expectations of 8-10% growth in GDP#.

Rooftop solar projects are a known phenomenon nowadays. From governments to citizens everybody agrees that the combination of one infinite resource (solar energy) and a finite resource (land) can produce beneficial results. However what is socially desirable is not always economically achievable.

Over the years, the Indian power sector has had its own share of ups and downs. The Electricity Act 2003 was a watershed event, giving a much needed boost to the sector's economic viability.

Small solar lighting devices are becoming increasingly popular among

Himal Power Limited is giving away $2 million (about Rs 160 million) to

The Nepalese authorities' inordinate delay in resolving the pending issue of funding for the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (MPP) has resulted in a decade long wait for the formation of a mutually agreeable detailed project report (DPR).  8During the recently convened Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) meeting, it was pointed out that Nepal is yet to furnish a detailed action plan to undertake identified field works of joint observation at the Pancheshwar and Rupaligad sites, along with necessary investigations for the proposed re-regulating dam at the alternative dam site of Rupaligad.  8With no definite work plan or rough estimation of associated cost estimates in sight, the decision making process regarding funding has stalled. Moreover, the Terms of Reference (TOR) for establishment of the Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA), whose responsibility includes finalization of project funding details, is still awaiting approval from the Indian government.  8That apart, India is still to agree to single stage development of the 5,600 MW project and pay extra-cost towards irrigation, as requested by Nepal.  8For reference purposes, the Pancheshwar (MPP) is proposed on river Mahakali, which forms the international boundary between India and Nepal. The project envisages a 315 metre high dam across the river Mahakali (known as Sarda in India) at about 2.5 Km. downstream of the confluence of river Sarju and Mahakali.  

China insists its hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet is "not big" enough to affect water flow to India.

One of India’s largest business organizations wants to reduce India’s rising power rates by lessening the tax burden of power producers.

The government moves to ensure the supply of uranium for India’s nuclear power plants.

India has signed three loan agreements totalling $350 million with ADB to improve the power distribution system in Assam, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has refused to grant a transmission license to Enercon India Infrastructure Limited (EIIL), contending that the infrastructure company is neither a generating nor transmission company nor does it have a sanction from the state government for laying down any transmission lines in the state.  8EIIL had filed an application, during November 2010, for grant of license for the license for the transmission system associated with evacuation of power from wind farms of Enercon India Limited (EIL), located at Bhu, and those of Vish Wind Infrastructure Limited (VWIL), located at Sipla, Kinoi, Rajgarh, Nawagaon and Kushalgarh.  8It may be mentioned that as per the electricity (removal of difficulties) fifth order of the central government of 2005, no license is required for a generating company for establishment, operation or maintenance of dedicated transmission lines. EIIL is neither a generating or transmission company.  8In order to strengthen its case, the applicant contended that for grant of license, the commission has to only see that requirements for grant of license are fulfilled and nothing else. Further, EIIL argued that decision as regards tariff determination could be taken when the licensee approaches RERC for investment approval or tariff determination.  8However, RERC disagreed on both accounts asserting that EIIL's application seeking license is "obviously devoid of any basis or justification".