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TEPCO to stabilise Fukushima plant in 6 months
TEPCO unveiled plans to stabilise the quake-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan, within six months.
TEPCO to stabilise Fukushima plant in 6 months
TEPCO unveiled plans to stabilise the quake-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan, within six months.
Gori-1 reactor to shut down for safety check
The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. announced that it will inspect all systems of the 33-year-old Gori-1 reactor. It will only authorize a resumption...
Korea, US to study safe nuclear fuel storage
South Korea and the United States have agreed to carry out a joint study on safe ways to store spent nuclear fuel.
Korean PV sector anticipates sales increase
South Korean makers of solar energy materials are expected to see their sales nearly double this year amid aggressive corporate investment.
Japan utilises 58.3% less nuclear power
The nuclear power plant utilisation rate in Japan fell to 58.3% in March from 66% last year.
Fukushima crisis encourages PV growth in Germany, Italy
Both Germany and Italy are swiftly reacting to the Fukushima nuclear crisis, according to Henning Wicht, senior director and principal analyst for...
THDC ascertains responsibility for project's time and cost overrun
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation held its second meeting to determine responsibility for time and cost overrun in its 400 MW Koteshwar hydro...
Bangladesh PM orders increased renewable energy generation
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina wants to utilize renewable energy in improving the counrtry's power situation.
False alarm leads to Kaiga nuclear plant shutdown
A false alarm led to the shutting down of Kaiga Atomic Power Station's third reactor. It would be restarted on April 17 and connected to the grid...
China to regulate small wind farm projects
China's National Energy Bureau is drafting new regulations to standardize the examination and approval of small wind farm projects.
PCI, Onet Tech form nuclear services JV
PCI Ltd. of India and Onet Technologies of France have set up a joint venture to provide various services to the Indian nuclear power industry.
China Power New Energy avoids nuclear plant projects
China Power New Energy Development will not build new nuclear power plants this year following Japan’s nuclear crisis last month, according to...
Korea ups energy R&D budget
Korea will spend $947 million this year for renewable energy development research and nuclear safety projects.
Tepco withdraws plans to add 2 reactors at Fukushima nuclear plant
Tepco will withdraw its plan to build two more reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
GE, Hitachi to help tackle Fukushima nuclear crisis
GE and Hitachi vowed to provide long-term assistance to help bring the Fukuishima Daiichi nuclear plant emergency under control.
Vietnam crafting renewable energy development strategy
Vietnam's Deputy PM Hoàng Trung Hải wants an early promulgation of a strategy and Master Planning Scheme for renewal energy development by 2030.
Inner Mongolia tops wind energy capacity in China
The installed wind farm capacity of the grid-connected wind power in Inner Mongolia reached 10.9 GW by February 2011. It became the first region in...