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Japan : Solar, Nuclear, T&D and the summer 2012

In July the new Feed In Tariff (FIT) for renewable energy sources will come in effect. Under the new FIT, utilities are required to buy solar, wind, geothermal and hydro power at a fixed tariff and are allowed to pass on such cost to the consumers.

Japan : Solar, Nuclear, T&D and the summer 2012

In July the new Feed In Tariff (FIT) for renewable energy sources will come in effect. Under the new FIT, utilities are required to buy solar, wind, geothermal and hydro power at a fixed tariff and are allowed to pass on such cost to the consumers.

Wind integration key to future growth in Chinese and global wind industry

While China has been a world leader in developing renewable energy, it now appears that integration of renewable generation is presenting the country with a whole new range of technical that threaten to slow the torrid pace of growth not only in the China, but across the world.

Schneider Electric completes Gardens by the Bay project in Singapore

The company's 22KV Gas Insulated Switchgear supplies the main electrical power used at Gardens by the Bay.

Prophecy consolidates the Chandgana coal basin

Prophecy now controls one of the largest coal basins in all of Mongolia with the addition of the Tugalgatai licenses.

The benefits of condition monitoring & condition based maintenance

My friends at Asian Power asked if I would do an article so I decided to do one on what I know best - Rotating Equipment Maintenance.

Fyns Kran Udstyr develops adjustable hydraulic yoke for wind turbines

The Danish firm's device reduces the risks involved when lifting, maneuvering and mounting wind turbine nacelles. 

Powering Asia’s growth: meeting the industry’s software solution needs

On the sidelines of the Power Plant World Asia 2012 held in Singapore, Asian Power spoke with Bentley Systems, a leader in software engineering and software solutions to discuss Asia’s power industry trends and how their customer preferences changed in the last decade.

A puzzle to be solved: Economic dispatch of combine cycle co-gen plants

In Asian Power market, “Middle East” is the largest economy having higher concentration of dual purpose power and water plants, mainly due to the requirement of desalinated water in this part of the world and secondly it is the economical way to produce drinking water.

Manpower strategies for the ASEAN power market

It’s no secret that the power installation market is heating up in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia issues sovereign guarantees for power projects

Despite the adoption of a new electricity law in 2009 liberating the Indonesian electricity market, most electricity generated in Indonesia is sold to PLN, the state-owned utility, under 25 or 30-year power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Renewable Fit for less than 25 years may turn out to be bad investments

Every government is worried with the current cost of Renewable Energies since they are – in some cases – more expensive than conventional sources, but everyone also knows that electricity cost is increasing every year and the expectations is that it will double in the next decade.

Compressed air efficiency: A piping system solution

In the Asian and global power industry, maintaining the efficiency of a compressed air system is a constant battle, with leaks being a considerable source of the problem.

Gas Turbines Conference tackles operations and maintenance issues

A panel of experts and key guests explore current best practices and cost-effective measures at the 6th Annual Gas Turbines.

Cooperation Covenant for the Chandgana Power Project construction set

Prophecy Coal and Energy Authority agree on terms guaranteeing the delivery of the project by the 1st Quarter of 2016.

Cummins Power Generation introduces DMC 1500 Paralleling System

The DMC 1500 Paralleling System features Cummins Power Generation’s PowerCommand microprocessor-based control technology.

UN pleads for cleaner-energy future for Asia growth engine

At a United Nations forum in Singapore late last month, policymakers were told that Asia needs clean

Singapore's moves further towards green energy

Singapore’s ambition to become a cleantech hub receives a big boost.