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Restoration work at Fukushima nuke plant disrupted again
Work to restore power and key cooling functions was disrupted at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as smoke caused workers to evacuate.
Restoration work at Fukushima nuke plant disrupted again
Work to restore power and key cooling functions was disrupted at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as smoke caused workers to evacuate.
Indonesia to adopt better nuclear technology than Japan
Despite the Japan nuclear crisis, Indonesia will press on with plans to build a nuclear plant close to a fault line.
Ahai power station receives self-closing electronic ring gate system
Alstom has delivered the world’s first self-closing electronic ring gate control system to the Ahai hydro power station in China.
Tunnel breakthrough imminent in Vietnam hydro plant
Cavico is expected to make the third and final tunnel breakthrough at the A Luoi Hydropower project in Vietnam next month.
Alstom to develop smart electrical grid solutions in Shanghai
Alstom Grid has opened its China Technology Center in Shanghai, which will develop solutions for smart electrical grids.
Bangladesh utilizes rental power plants
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the operation of two newly set up rental power plants.
Vietnam emphasizes safety in nuclear power program
Vietnam will prioritize safety in pursuing its nuclear programme in cooperation with Tokyo and other countries.
Ayala acquires 50% of Ilocos wind farm
The Ayala Group acquired half of the participating stake in a 33-megawatt wind farm in Ilocos Norte.
Asia-Pacific provides best growth opportunities for PV market
Asia-Pacific region holds the biggest sustainable, global growth opportunity for solar energy through 2015. This is Photon Consulting's prediction based on its soon-to-be released report entitled, “Solar Power Markets: Eastern Sunrise”.
Japan intensifies efforts to cool nuclear plant
TEPCO's Fukushima Dai-chi nuclear power plant is in danger of fuel rod meltdown.
Vietnam urges speedy power projects implementation
Vietnam's Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to speed up the planning and licensing of power projects. He also emphasied that projects with private investments be prioritised.
Reliance taps Black & Veatch for India's largest power plant
Black & Veatch will design Reliance Power's US$2 billion Samalkot power plant in India.
Bangladesh to produce 500 MW from home solar systems
Bangladesh targets a 500 MW production through solar home system installations. The country seeks to reduce greenhouse emissions and ensure sustainable development in energy sector.
EU ponders nuclear plant closures after Japan incident
The EU is exploring the closure of nuclear plants following Japan's struggle to contain a possible metldown at its nuclear plant after an earthquake.
Workers back at Fukushima nuclear plant
Workers have returned to the nuclear plant after Tokyo Electric Power Company briefly withdrew them from the site due to a rise in radiation levels.
GE to assist Japan on nuclear problems
General Electric is ready to assist Japan in tackling nuclear crisis, following three explosions at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Vietnamese energy projects to get Czech assistance
Businesses from the Czech Republic are willing to help Vietnam build power stations.