India
Bangladesh to add 16,000 MW to grid by 2016
Bangladesh will add 15,000-MW electricity would be added to the national grid by 2016 through using liquid fuel, coal, duel fuel and renewable energy.
Bangladesh to add 16,000 MW to grid by 2016
Bangladesh will add 15,000-MW electricity would be added to the national grid by 2016 through using liquid fuel, coal, duel fuel and renewable energy.
Adani commissions 2nd 660MW supercritical unit in India
Adani Power has commissioned the second 660MW supercritical power unit at its 4,620MW coal-based Mundra power plant in Gujarat, India.
ABB wins power order in Bangladesh
ABB will supply a turnkey electrical balance of plant solution including a132 kilovolt (kV) substation that will support a 360 megawatt power plant in Bangladesh.
Astonfield, Grupo T-Solar to develop solar project in India
Astonfield Renewable Resources and Grupo T-Solar Global will cooperate in developing a 5MW solar PV project in Rajasthan, India.
NEEPCO's energy generation 6.14% short of target
Energy generation for NEEPCO during 2010-11 has been 5,093 MU, as against the target of 5,426 MU, representing an achievement of 93.86%. This is, however, 12% higher than the energy generated last year.
Insufficient coal supply hamper NTPC's plants
NTPC's thermal power plants are also suffering on account of improper and visibly insufficient coal evacuation facilities. Most affected are its Kahalgaon, Talcher and Farakka thermal power stations.
India imports 2.7 MT of coal for power sector
Power utilities across India imported 2.7 MT of coal, representing a 94% achievement against the prorata target for the month.
BHEL to set up SPV plant in Karnataka
BHEL has secured an order worth around Rs 62 crore for setting up solar power project for Karnataka Power at Belakavadi village in Karnataka.
Areva T&D puts up new company for distribution business
Areva T&D India has demerged its distribution business into a new company, Smart grid Automation Distribution and Switchgear Limited.
NALCO to put up 50MW Andhra Pradesh wind power project
NALCO will set up a 50.4-MW wind power project at a cost of Rs 274 crore in Gandikota, in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.
India creates financing scheme to boost solar projects
India has approved the allocation of 4.86 billion rupees or $108 million toward a scheme to guarantee payments for electricity bought from solar power producers.
ADB pushes for wider solar power generation in Asia
To sustain its growth momentum, Asia must manage its energy security and innovate toward sustainable, low carbon growth.
Tata subsidiary to set up gas-based, bifuel power plants
Industrial Energy Limited will set up a 200 MW gas-based power plant, as well as a 450 MW bifuel TPP, capable of being run on gas and coal, in the state of Orissa.
Chinese firm to develop Pakistan power project
China International Water and Electric Corporation will construct a $2.6bn power project in Kashmir, Pakistan.
India to add 17,191 MW capacity this year
Projects worth 17,191 MW capacity are likely to be commissioned in India this year.
CIL plans to acquire stake in Australian coal tenement
Coal India Limited is planning to acquire an equity stake in the Galilee coal tenement of Adani Mining Pty Limited in Australia.
Uttar Pradesh draws most from India grid
The northern-state of Uttar Pradesh drew the highest amount of energy from the India's grid during FY 2010-11 with a scheduled drawal of 31,598.73 million units of energy.