Regulation

India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the Power Sector

Mr. P. Uma Shankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, is leading a high-level delegation of Indian power sector experts to...

India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the Power Sector

Mr. P. Uma Shankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, is leading a high-level delegation of Indian power sector experts to...

SAARC co-operation in energy, hydro-power stressed

SAARC co-operation in energy, hydro-power stressed

China's wind power blows away $1.6-B in 2012

China's wind power sector gave way to thermal and nuclear due to government curtailment.

Indian power utilities asked prepare crisis management plan

India's Central Electricity Authority has asked all generation firms to evolve a crisis management plan. 

India needs to generate more power: Purandeswari

There is an urgent need to increase power generation for industrial growth as well as overall development of

J&K seeks consultancy for 100 mini/micro hydel power projects

An agency from Jammu & Kashmir has invited bids from consulting firms in selecting IPP developers for 100 Mini/Micro Hydro projects.

Australia and India to cooperate in nuclear power

Australia is set to start civil nuclear cooperation talks with India.

New safety rules make reopening of Japan's nuclear plants difficult

Measures will be introduced to protect Japanese nuclear power facilities against natural disasters and terrorism.

India plans forecasting model for power supply and demand

India plans to base its policy decision on energy through a forecasting model for demand and supply.

Philippine prepaid metering rules amended

The Philippines has amended the rules on prepaid electricity metering system.

Asian Players Tackle Smart Grid

Asian energy leaders and industry players will be tackling technological platforms as well as policy concerns that could underpin smart grid...

China increases power consumption by 5.5% in 2012

China's power consumption in 2012 expanded at a much slower pace than a year earlier.

Korea's transition team may break up electricity monopoly

South Korea's presidential transition team will consider breaking up the monopoly in electricity supply.

Emergency drill for power shortage held in South Korea

South Korea is preparing for a possible power shortage.

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.