Regulation

S. Korean gov't to overhaul policies on nuclear plants

The South Korean government hopes to enhance the safety of nuclear reactors by eliminating corruption.

S. Korean gov't to overhaul policies on nuclear plants

The South Korean government hopes to enhance the safety of nuclear reactors by eliminating corruption.

China gives subsidies for more renewable power projects

China increased its renewable power projects qualified for state subsidies.

Solar power sector cuts use of silver due to steep prices

The solar power sector cut its use of silver by a third in 2012 from 2011’s record highs.

Bangladesh witnesses a credit facility agreement for the first time

The deal is for the construction of a 450MW combined cycle power plant.

Australian Climate Change Authority calls for PV subsidy cut

The Australian Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released a report advising the government to lower the

US and Australia inject US$83 million in collaborative solar research

Funds worth US$83 million have been made available for collaborative solar projects between Australian and US researchers.

NRA commissioners tap views of non-Japanese nuclear experts

Three foreign nuclear luminaries shared their expertise for the first time with the commissioners of Japan's

South Korea on a power saving drive

South Korea is bracing for an “unprecedented” shortage of power during the winter.

Fault risk for Aomori nuclear plant is raised

Earthquake faults beneath the Higashidori nuclear power plant in Aomori Prefecture could be active and dangerous, a regulator said Friday.

2,988.5 MW of power supply affected as 14 power units fail on December 12

Fifteen power units worth 2,988.5 MW of generation capacity and forty five transmission lines across the country were taken offline on Wednesday. 8T...

India slips on WEC's energy sustainability index-I: Ranks second lowest among 94 WEC member countries

India's rank on the World Energy Council's (WEC) energy sustainability index 2012 has dropped down four places to a lowly 93 from last year, with the...

India sign treaty with Ukraine on nuclear safety

India has signed an agreement with Ukraine on nuclear safety and radiation protection in a move to enhance the

India sign treaty with Ukraine on nuclear safety

India has signed an agreement with Ukraine on nuclear safety and radiation protection in a move to enhance the

Indias energy system better than China, says WEF

India's energy system is better than that of neighbouring China in the context of an integrated

Vietnam, Russia cooperate in nuclear power project

Vietnam will build its first nuclear power plant in cooperation with Russia's Rosatom Energy.

India's renewable energy sector to get additional funding under first supplementary DFG

The ministry of new and renewable energy will be granted Rs 5 crore for Non plan expenditure under the