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Alstom, CET to develop power transmission systems in China
Alstom Grid has entered into a cooperation agreement with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology (CET) to develop ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) power transmission systems in China. Under the terms of the agreement, CET and Alstom will assist in the development and manufacture of 1,100kV and 800kV converter transformer technology. The development of UHVDC transmission systems will allow efficient transmission of bulk electricity over longer distances in China. CET is a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China, holding a 100% stake.
Alstom, CET to develop power transmission systems in China
Alstom Grid has entered into a cooperation agreement with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology (CET) to develop ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) power transmission systems in China. Under the terms of the agreement, CET and Alstom will assist in the development and manufacture of 1,100kV and 800kV converter transformer technology. The development of UHVDC transmission systems will allow efficient transmission of bulk electricity over longer distances in China. CET is a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China, holding a 100% stake.
Green Rock to develop Australian geothermal exploration permits
Green Rock Energy has entered into an agreement to develop geothermal exploration permits in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
Vietnam province of Dong Nai hosts energy conservation program
HCM City Energy Conservation Centre collaborated with Dong Nai Industrial Consultancy Center to hold the conference energy efficiency workshop in Dong Nai.
Infineon eyes China expansion
Infineon AG announced another reshuffle of its structure and management help it tap into growth in China.
Unpredictable geological conditions burden NEEPCO's hydro project
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India's north eastern region grapples with 11.6% power deficit
The Working Group has sought the formulation of a separate power policy for India's North-Eastern Region, whose 7 states continue to suffer from massive power deficits.
Alstom joins hands with Chinese group to develop power transmission systems
Alstom Grid will develop ultra-high-voltage direct current power transmission systems in China with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology.
Siemens presents new SST-400 GEO steam turbine
The new steam turbine for geothermal power plants has a rating of up to 60 megawatts.
Emerson Network Power provides IT infrastructure to Teliti International
Emerson will provide a 120,000 square foot data centre to the Malaysian IT services provider.
ABC beefs up assisstance for SMEs
ABC has increased support for small enterprises by taking various measures such as granting more loans, reducing costs, exploiting potential and launching new products.
Kiran Energy gets $50M funding for Gujarat solar project
Kiran Energy Solar Power Pvt. raised US $50 million from three private equity firms for its 20-megawatt solar plant project in Gujarat.
Kerala, Orissa to join hands to set up power plant
The governments of Kerala and Orissa will form a Special Purpose Vehicle for implementing 2,000 MW thermal power plant propject in Orissa at an estimated cost of Rs. 8,000 crore. This will be completed in three phases of 650 MW each.
Areva India to build Rs 400 crore substation
Areva T&D India won a contract for a 765 kV extra high voltage substation from Rajasthan Raja Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd worth close to Rs 400 crore. The former will design and build a 765 kV turnkey substation including Extra High Voltage transformers and reactors at Anta near Kota. The scope of this contract also includes a long term maintenance contract for the substation. This first-of-its-kind 765kV EHV substation in Rajasthan will improve power transfer capacity and reliability of the electrical network through power transmission from several generation plants located in the state. All 765 kV products for this substation will be delivered from Areva T&D India’s world-class factories located at Vadodara, Padappai, Pallavaram, Hosur and Noida. These manufacturing facilities were set up in India to meet the future needs of the country as transmission voltage levels move to Extra or Ultra High Voltage levels of up to 1,200 kV. Rathin Basu, Managing Director of Areva T&D India Limited said, “Areva T&D India is proud to be selected as the supplier for RRVPNL to enhance the power transfer capacity in the state. We continue on our leadership journey by leveraging our strong expertise and experience in delivering Extra High Voltage transmission solutions with our locally manufactured Extra High Voltage transmission products.”
Spanish group to build 340MW power station in Bangladesh
Spain-based Isolux Corsan will build a 340MW combined-cycle power station in Siddhirganj, Bangladesh.
Nordex to supply wind turbinesfor Pakistani wind farms
Nordex will supply its N100/2500 wind turbines to four companies in Pakistan for wind farms to be installed in 2012.
Siemens launches smart grid solution based on AMIS system
In the course of numerous projects Siemens has to date delivered more than 100,000 of these smart meters.
Emerson Network Power clinches $100m contract in Australia
Emerson will design, supply, install and commission 10 network facilities centres for Australia’s National Broadband Network.