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Japan to banish energy-hungry incandescent bulbs
Japan’s drive to stave-off a massive power shortfall this summer takes another route.
Japan to banish energy-hungry incandescent bulbs
Japan’s drive to stave-off a massive power shortfall this summer takes another route.
Vietnam sets high standards for hydropower projects
A total of 52 substandard hydroelectricity projects were rejected by Vietnam's local authorities since the beginning of this year.
Pakistan's power shortfall rises to 7,663 MW
Load-shedding is being implemented in Pakistan after electricity shortfall jumped to 7,663 megawatt.
Japan approves feed-in tariff for renewable energy
Japan’s feed-in tariff or FIT is one of the highest in the world.
Japan's Hitachi expects nuke business to double
Hitachi expects its nuclear power business to more than within a decade due to growing overseas demand and post-disaster work at Fukushima atomic plant.
Sri Lanka's hydropower generation drops to 14.8%
Hydropower generation in Sri Lanka has dropped to 14.8 percent 323 Gwh due to receding water levels of hydropower reservoirs.
Vietnam starts operating 170MW hydropower plant
The A Luoi Hydropower Plant officially generated electricity after 5 years of construction.
Bangladesh to meet 700MW shortage with more oil-run power plants
Bangladesh will install more fuel oil-run power plants nothwithstanding rising oil prices.
China to drill for oil in Abu Dhabi
China, the world's biggest energy consumer, could begin drilling for oil in Abu Dhabi as early as next year.
China and Denmark to boost trade in green technologies
The world’s former and current leaders in wind power decide to cooperate more to advance renewable energy.
Nepal eyes $6B investment in hydropower
Nepal has approved the template for hydropower projects above 500MW.
Test run for new Korean reactor halted again on technical glitch
South Korea's new Shin Wolsong 1 reactor went offline on Sunday morning after its turbine generator wasautomatically stopped, said officials at the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co.
Malaysia and Indonesia in cross-border power exchange
Malaysia's TNB inked an agreement with two Indonesian entities to facilitate a cross border electricity-exchange between the two countries.
All Ikea-owned buildings in China to run on solar power
Sweden’s Ikea International Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, will outfit all its buildings in China with solar photovoltaic panels over the next three years.
Japan’s solar FIT to be announced this week
Japan’s new and generous feed-in tariff offers the world’s solar power developers a chance to profit in a stagnant market.
China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions
The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.
Japanese firms to build massive solar power project in Canada
When completed, the solar project will have a combined output capacity of over 100,000 kilowatts.