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Cummins first with grid code compliant gen sets
Germany is setting the pace in grid compliance and gen set manufacturer Cummins are the first to market with a code compliant gen set, say the firm’s managing director Willi Vogtner and executive director Vikrant Aggarwal. The new laws come into place from January 1, 2013 and stipulate the requirements for generating units feeding into the grid. Other countries such as France will soon follow, and it is likely that these standards will likely become global ones.
Cummins first with grid code compliant gen sets
Germany is setting the pace in grid compliance and gen set manufacturer Cummins are the first to market with a code compliant gen set, say the firm’s managing director Willi Vogtner and executive director Vikrant Aggarwal. The new laws come into place from January 1, 2013 and stipulate the requirements for generating units feeding into the grid. Other countries such as France will soon follow, and it is likely that these standards will likely become global ones.
China's Sinohydro to build $382M Sri Lankan dam
The Sri Lankan government has handed over the contract to construct the Moragahakanda dam to the Sinohydro Corporation.
Kudankulam nuclear plant about ready to go online
A controversial Indian nuclear power moves closer to becoming operational.
Suzlon to develop 2500MW wind projects in India
Suzlon has signed an expression of interest with the Indian state of Karnataka to develop 2500MW of wind-powered electricity over the next five years.
Alstom and Druk Green to provide hydropower services in Bhutan
Alstom and Druk Green will provide repair services for hydro runners and other underwater parts of hydropower plants. A state-of-the-art hydropower service centre will be established by the groups at Jigmeling, Gelephu under Sarpang Dzongkhag district of Bhutan. This strategic partnership will be implemented as a joint venture with a shareholding of 49% for Alstom and 51% for Druk Green. The corresponding agreement was signed in Bhutan by Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, Druk Green and Alain Spohr, Unit Managing Director, Alstom Hydro India.
S.Korea's Gori-1 reactor declared safe by IAEA
IAEA inspectors declared South Korea’s aging Gori-1 nuclear reactor as safe after reviewing the facilities for eight days.
Noda says Japan should stay with nuclear energy
Japan’s Prime Minister tells his countrymen that Japan cannot do without nuclear power.
KEC International wins $65.17M transmission in Tamil Nadu
KEC International has secured an order worth Rs 361 crore or US$65.17 million for a 400 kV double circuit transmission line to be set up in Tamil Nadu.
NTPC-UPRVUNL JV signs Rs 7,575 crore loan agreement for 1,320 MW power project
Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited, a joint venture (JV) between the country's largest power company by
Bangladesh to get 5,000MW from nuclear by 2030
To augment electricity production, Bangladesh will produce 5,000 megawatts of electricity from nuclear energy by 2030.
Pakistan to boost Warsak hydropower generation by 375MW
A second underground power house will add 375MW to the existing 250MW Warsak hydropower station.
Java-Bali grid adds 5% power from new 815MW coal power plant
The islands of Java, Madura and Bali now have an additional 815-megawatt power source fromanewcoal-fired power plant.
Siemens to supply turbines, generators to PLN's coal-fired plant
PLN will buy turbines and generators for its coal-fired power plants from PT Siemens Industrial Power.
Suzlon’s market share takes a beating
Extreme competition causes Suzlon Energy to lose more market share in India’s wind turbine market.
Bangladesh asked to get 30,000MW power from 2 Indian states
Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Nabam Tuki said that his state could transfer electricity from hydropower plants through a grid to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh govt to provide new rural power connections in 4 years
The Bangladeshi government has approved a project providing 18 lakh rural power connections by next four years under the Rural Electrification Board.
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