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South Korea plans power plant project in Jakarta

South Korea is looking to build an environmentally-friendly power plant in Ancol, North Jakarta.

Indo-Nepal power transmission line may get IFC funding

IFC may partly fund the Indo-Nepal Power transmission project that would facilitate up to 1,000 MW.

Environmentalists oppose location of Rampal power plant

The relocation of the proposed 1,320 MW Rampal coal-fired power plant is beiing demanded by environmentalists. 

Bhutan negotiates on exporting energy to Bangladesh

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck announced that his country is keen to export energy to Bangladesh.

Hanwha confirms plans to produce solar modules

Its optimistic domestic demand for solar modules will increase.

South Korea’s renewable energy industry to remain stagnant

Experts cite lack of government support as reason for weak growth.

Japan to help build nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Both countries sign an agreement that could pave the way for more nuclear plants in the future.

Two Japanese offshore wind turbines to come online

The government is partnering with TEPCO and J-Power to run the turbines.

Bangladesh to source 100MW from solid waste

Two separate power plants will soon generate 100MW electricity based on solid waste in Bangladesh.

China to impose energy efficiency in metals industry

China hopes to save energy by reducing energy use in the nonferrous metals industry.

Cameron urges more green technologies during visit to India

Among those with British Prime Minister David Cameron are a number of green companies and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker.

US$19 billion needed for Philippine energy sector

Investments will go to projects that will ensure national energy security.

Japan and Kazakhstan discuss energy cooperation

Republic of Kazakhstan interested in renewable energy technologies.

Philippine PV market is small but growing

Currently has a cumulative capacity totaling over 5 MW.

Philippines among the most energy efficient Asian countries

Joins China, Japan, Singapore, and Korea among the top five.

Hongyanhe nuclear power station comes online

The nuclear plant will generate 45 billion kilowatt hours yearly for northeast China.