Regulation
Fukushima govt to stop all nuke reactors in its area
The governor of Fukushima called on the central government and TEPCO to decommission all nuclear reactors in the Japanese prefecture.
Fukushima govt to stop all nuke reactors in its area
The governor of Fukushima called on the central government and TEPCO to decommission all nuclear reactors in the Japanese prefecture.
China hikes power price to prevent blackout
China will raise its power tariffs by over 5 percent, the second increase this year.
Chinese solar companies taunt US complainants
Leaders of China's solar power industry rejected a U.S. trade complaint that they receive unfair government support. The chairmen of four of China's...
Macau consumes 18% more electricity in Q3
Macau's electricity consumption reached 1.198 billion kWh in the third quarter of 2011, according to the city's Statistics and Census Service.
Power bills with hefty arrears upset local Pakistani govt, farmers
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and farmers have accumulated over Rs400 million arrears in power tariffs.
China probes America’s renewable energy policies
China has launched an investigation into US subsidies for renewable energy companies.
India adds a meager 345 MW in October
India's capacity addition in the month of October 2011 was dismal, as compared to the previous month. The Central Electricity Authority's latest...
Vietnam electricity price up 4.6% in 2012: minister
There are plans to increase electricity prices in Vietnam by 4.6% in 2012.
Kyushu Elec to urge users to save power from Dec 26
Kyushu Electric will ask users to conserve power from Dec. 26 after it shuts down its last operating nuclear reactor on Dec. 25.
South Asian nations advised to ink energy treaty: Report
South Asian countries were asked to ink a treaty for regional cooperation in the energy sector.
India to build 10 new nuclear plants by 2017
Ten new nuclear power projects are part of India's 12th Five Year Plan, from 2012-17.
Kyushu Electric to delay reactor shutdown at Genkai nuke plant
Kyushu Electric Power Co will start a planned inspection of the 1,180-megawatt No.4 reactor at its Genkai nuclear plant on Dec. 25. This will...
India limits liability of nuclear power equipment suppliers
The Indian government has formally announced new rules which cap the liability of nuclear equipment suppliers in case of accidents.
Indian thermal plants' generation falls short by 762 MU in October
Generation from thermal power stations in all regions in India fell short of the October target.
India power deficit worsens as investment slows
Investments in India's power sector are slowing despite a chronic electricity shortage.
Chinese group hits back against US solar manufacturers for “dumping”
The China Photovoltaic Industry Alliance is launching its own counteroffensive against the US for dumping polysilicon at below cost prices in China.
India's finance ministry intervenes in power project loans
India's Finance Ministry is intervening in power project loans after disbursements failed to materialize.