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China shifting to higher quality turbines: Vestas

China’s wind park developers are now seeking higher-quality turbines rather than just picking the cheapest machines.

China shifting to higher quality turbines: Vestas

China’s wind park developers are now seeking higher-quality turbines rather than just picking the cheapest machines.

India's Lanco to set up Bangladesh's Bhola Power Plant

The Bangladesh Power Development Board has engaged Indian firm Lanco for setting up of the Bhola 217.9 MW gas-fired Combined Cycle Power Project.

JREF to pioneer Japan’s paradigm shift towards renewable energy

Newly-founded Japan Renewable Energy Foundation has put forward a proposal for a new energy policy 2030 focusing on a wide deployment of renewable energy.

Japanese agency may finance Bangladesh coal-fired plants

The Japan International Cooperation Agency is contemplating of financing two coal-fired power plants to be set up in Bangladesh.

India to craft guidelines for offshore wind power

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is contemplating policy guidelines on it for the copuntry's offshore wind power sector.

India's PM wants comprehensive review of energy policies

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh may implement a major revamp of the India’s energy policies.

Solar investment target set at US$39.5 billion

China expects investments in solar power to hit US$39.5 billion by 2015 and a huge rise in the sector’s employment.

China's wind power push not profitable for producers

Wind power developers could not yet benefit from China's scheme ordering electricity distributors to source up to 15 percent from renewable energy.

China to become No. 1 in smart grid market

China is expected to become the world's leading smart grid components market with a value of US$1.43 trillion.

Alstom to utilize ‘smart grid’ technology in Indonesia

Alstom will use its digital substation technology to help Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN to improve its service.

Russia wants Pakistan dam project without bidding

Russia wants to be awarded the construction contract for the $13 billion Diamer Bhasha Dam without resorting to international competitive bidding.

Unpredictable winds worry Rajasthan power distributors

Unpredictable winds are creating a headache for wind power distribution companies in Rajasthan.

Japan ups spending on renewable energy

Japan will need renewable energy investments amounting to US$637 billion to completely sever itself from nuclear power.

Tepco may seek okay for reactor restart with nuke reforms

Tepco has set up teams to reform its nuclear division, a move viewed by some as indicative for the restart of idled reactors.

B Grimm to focus investments on Thai energy projects

B Grimm will earmark Bt75 billion for power-plant expansion and other energy projects in Thailand over the next seven years.

Welspun Energy secures $64M funding for 50MW Indian solar project

Welspun Energy has raised about Rs3.55bn or $64.11 million to fund a 50MW solar photovoltaic project in Rajasthan.

Ming Yang to build offshore wind farm for China Guangdong Nuclear

Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd will develop an offshore wind farm for China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group.