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Sri Lanka's new coal plant boosts generation by 11 per cent

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-25)
  • Junior Isles

Sri Lanka has boosted its electricity generating capacity by 11 per cent, with the opening of a Chinese-financed coal power plant. The government says it will cut its foreign exchange needs and high electricity costs that have dulled investment.

Fukushima crisis may slow British nuclear progress

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-20)
  • Junior Isles

The crisis at the Fukushima plant in Japan could delay plans for a new generation of British nuclear power stations, dealing a blow to the atomic sector's hopes for a £30-billion boost.

Bangladeshi power generation sees progress

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-20)
  • Junior Isles

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government has been making relentless efforts to increase the country's electricity generation, aimed at encouraging foreign investors and resolving its perpetual power crisis.

Philippines turns to private sector

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-18)
  • Junior Isles

Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp has bought a 50 per cent stake in a company that operates a 33 MW wind farm in northern Ilocos Norte province, and is eyeing investments in hydropower projects.

A-Power to develop biomass plant in China

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-18)
  • Junior Isles

A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd has signed a $30.5 million contract to develop a biomass power plant in Shandong province in China.

UK to review nuclear plants’ emergency systems

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-15)
  • Junior Isles

Britain's nuclear power plants are to be checked to ensure they can withstand sudden flooding and torrential storms, the UK Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne, has said.

Russian Parliament predicts Japan’s unique event will not negatively impact nuclear development

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-15)
  • Junior Isles

The State Duma lower house of the Russian parliament believes that the damage at the Japanese nuclear power plants caused by the devastating earthquake on March 11, will not have a negative influence on the development of world nuclear power generation, it has been reported.

Uncertainty over carbon pricing stalls Australian power development

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-10)
  • Junior Isles

Australian development of gas-fired generation is stagnating due to uncertainty over carbon pricing, according to EnergyQuest.

Indian coal supplier diversifying into generation

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-10)
  • Junior Isles

Bhatia, one of India's biggest coal importers, is moving into power generation due to cash flow issues with only supplying coal said Executive President P.S. Jassal.

Florida Power & Light announces “world’s first hybrid solar centre”

  • 13 years ago (2011-03-06)
  • Junior Isles

Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company has announced that it has created what it claims to be the “world’s first hybrid solar energy centre”. The plant, the FPL Martin Next Generation Solar Facility, sits on 500 acres of Western Martin County in Florida and has a field of over 190 000 solar thermal mirrors.