Power Utility

Will feed in tariffs light up the solar power industry in Asia Pacific?

The high capital costs associated with solar power mean that it has been prohibitively expensive for many countries in Asia Pacific which, ironically...

Will feed in tariffs light up the solar power industry in Asia Pacific?

The high capital costs associated with solar power mean that it has been prohibitively expensive for many countries in Asia Pacific which, ironically...

CLP Power reduces planned tariff hike to 4.9% in 2012

The company's original proposal in Hong Kong was for a 9.2% increase.

Xinjiang Power obtains right for 2 more PV projects

The Development and Reform Commission of Xinjiang Autonomous Region issued a notice in agreement of CPI to prepare for two more PV projects, namely...

Indonesia's PLN to operate 3 new coal-fired plants

Perusahaan Listrik Negara will operate three new coal-fired power plants in Banten.

Adani Power puts 6,500 MW expansion plan on hold

Lack of clarity regarding coal supplies forced Adani Power to put its plans for capacity expansion of 6,500 megawatts on hold.

Tohoku Electric utlilizes 34-MW gas turbine

Tohoku Electric has started trial power output from the 34-megawatt No.6 gas turbine unit at its Niigata energy plant.

ABB books Rs 4000 crore order from Power Grid

ABB has booked an order worth more than Rs. 4000 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.,for ultrahigh-voltage direct current transmission...

Meralco inks 7 year coal supply deal

Semirara Mining Corp has signed a seven-year deal to sell up to a 410-megawatt power capacity to Meralco.

Suzlon bags 166.30 MW turbine orders in India

Suzlon Energy Limited announced cumulative orders of 166.30 MW in India over a two month period.

NHPC releases Rs 10 crore aid for 240 MW HEP project

Hindustan Construction Company has finally obtained financial assistance throughf an interest bearing advance of Rs 10 crore from the NHPC.

Meralco inks 7 year coal supply deal with Semirara

Semirara Mining Corp signed a seven-year deal to sell up to a 410-megawatt power capacity to Meralco.

Meralco seals 3 power supply deals

Meralco entered into power supply agreements with three major generating firms involving an initial total capacity of 1,720 megawatts. Meralco...

Indian power projects to be hit by imminent coal shortage

Projects will have to resort to imported materials and the projected the debt service coverage will probably cost INR4.41/kwh.

Indonesia's Medco strikes $122M deal to raise funds

Medco Power sold a 51 percent stake to Saratoga Capital to help fund its plan to quadruple its power generating ability in the next four years.

What you need to know about Japan’s power market

Companies have enough capacity to supply electricity to more than 40% of Japanese households - but there’s a catch.

Suntech, Canadian Solar and Tata BP to supply Indian plant

Tata Power will order equipment for a $68 million solar project from three panel suppliers.

India's Tata Power seeks 130,000 T LSFO in rare term tender

Indian utility Tata Power has issued a rare term tender seeking up to about 130,000 tonnes of mostly low-sulphur (LSFO) fuel oil in up to five...