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The rate received by waste-to-power developers is almost double that of coal-fired producers.

Indonesia plans to build one of its most massive electricity distribution networks with foreign participation.

Larsen and Toubro has successfully commissioned the nation's largest 40 MWp solar photo voltaic based power plant in a span of 129 days.

The road to a nuclear energy-free Japan is bound to get tougher.

The Central Electricity Authority`s report revealed that India benefitted immensely from the technological advancement during the previous plan period.

Bangladesh Solar and Renewable Energy Association, a platform for renewable energy products and businesses, has been launched in Dhaka.

Kansai Electric Power sought government approval to restart two nuclear reactors while key upgrades to prevent nuclear crisis will take three years.

BGR Energy will supply two 660 MW super critical boilers valued at Rs 1,855 crore to NTPC's project in Solapur, Maharashtra.

A positive report emboldens China to push ahead with its plans to source more electricity from nuclear power.

Falling wind turbine prices are set to spark a surge in wind power investments in New Zealand.

Mindanao will shut down three Agus-Pulangi power plants for a month beginning on April 17 to undergo repairs and rehabilitation.

Efforts to overcome hindrances in the power sector are finally paying off, with the nation having managed to achieve great heights in the areas of capacity addition, electricity generation and technology. 8Although the government authorities have repeatedly faced flak for the sector's supposedly dismal performance over the past five years, the Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) recent report highlighting power sector accomplishments proves otherwise. 8The nation has benefitted immensely from the technological advancement during the previous plan period. Nine super critical technology units, totaling 6,080 MW, have been commissioned between FY 2007-08 and FY 2011-12. These include Adani, Mundra, Tata Mundra, Sipat, Jhajjhar, among others. 8For the 12th plan period, 24,000 MW of supercritical plants have been targeted for commissioning. 8One of the key areas of progress has been the extensive usage of gas insulated sub-stations of 400 kV and 765 kV levels, which has subsequently lead to reduced land requirement. 8As per the recent estimates, the land requirement is down 50%, from 120 acres to 60 acres for 765KV substation and 60 acres to 30 acres for 400KV substations. 8Moreover, large number of 765 KV D/C lines have been constructed to enable large capacity transmission on the same right of way (RoW). This has significantly reduced the land requirement from 128 metres to 69 metres. 8Besides this, the world's highest voltage line station of 1,200 kV transmission line, which was set up with indigenous technology, has been successfully tested. 8Further, the world's longest 800 kV HVDC multi-terminal bi-pole link is currently under implementation. The 2,000 km long link will connect Biswanath Chairali in north eastern region to Agra in western region.

China is expected to double its 2011 PV installation of 2.75GW in 2012 to around 5GW, according to market research firm, NPD Solarbuzz.

Studies reveal that wind power density in the Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari regions is in the range of 300-370 watt per square meter, and at a 50 meter hub height.

Japan's government is rushing to restart two nuclear reactors by next month to convince the public that atomic energy is vital.

Indonesia's plan to impose a 25 percent export tax on coal may turn Indian power producers towards Australia and Africa.