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ADB commits $730M to Vietnam's power transmission network
The ADB and the Government of Vietnam signed the first tranche of a $730 million investment program to upgrade the country’s power transmission network.
ADB commits $730M to Vietnam's power transmission network
The ADB and the Government of Vietnam signed the first tranche of a $730 million investment program to upgrade the country’s power transmission network.
Vent facilities to be installed in all Japanese nuclear plants
The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan will install vent facilities in all nuclear power plants in Japan.
Vietnam saves 1.31 billion kWh in 2011
Vietnam saved about 1.31 billion kWh in 2011, which is equivalent to 1.42 percent of the country's commercial power.
Private firms may sell electricity at certain areas in Indonesia
Private groups may now sell electricity directly to the public in areas not reached by PLN.
China takes control of global wind power market
The wind is definitely blowing China’s way in the global wind energy industry.
Drop in China’s power consumption traced to industrial production plunge
There seems to be a hidden reason for a large reduction in China’s electricity use in January.
Alstom closes $24M deal for Vietnam hydro project
Alstom and Hydrochina Huadong Engineering Corp will provide electro-mechanical equipment and technical services for the Song Bung 4 hydropower project in Vietnam.
Bangladesh govt okays 7 private sector power plants
The government on Bangladesh has approved proposals establishing seven more private sector power plants.
China power giants on buying spree abroad
China's state-owned power companies are on a buying spree abroad.
Bangladesh bans importation of oil-fired power plants
Bangladesh has banned the importation of new oil-fired turn-key electricity generators.
India to increase funding for renewable energy by 130%
The rising cost of coal has been a godsend for India’s renewable energy industry.
Sumitomo yet to make investment decision for Indonesia
Sumitomo Corp is merely conducting feasibility studies but has not made any investment decision on energy projects in Indonesia.
Bosch committed to solar plant investment in Malaysia
Bosch will continue the construction of the solar energy plant in Penang, Malaysia at a later date.
Indonesia to hike electricity prices
Indonesians will pay more for electricity beginning April to help plug the country’s widening budget deficit.
Power outages to slow down China’s economy
China’s insatiable appetite for electricity plus a lack of coal are setting the stage for crippling power outages this year.
Australia reopens bidding for NSW solar project
Australia has reopened a solar funding bid to AGL Energy, TRUenergy and Suntech Power for the Moree solar farm in NSW.
Japan denies reports of April reactor restart
Japan's trade minister corrected reports that two reactors will be restarted around April, saying they have not set deadlines to resume operations.