Asia Power Update 10/17

Wed 17 Oct 2012

Japan carbon emissions tax to fund clean energy initiatives India and China still world leaders in renewable energy China and India accounted for nearly 60% of the total new RE investments in developing countries. Russia to build 2 nuke plants for Bangladesh Bangladesh is set to sign a feasibility study contract with Russia soon to implement the country's first ever nuclear power plants. China to become world leader in clean energy: Research A report commissioned by The Climate Institute dispelled myths that China was not taking action towards a greener economy. China to launch world's second largest ETS China is set to run a pilot program of what will become the world's second largest Emissions Trading Scheme. Australian uranium for Indian nuclear power plants Australia will consider selling uranium to India during the ongoing state visit of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to India. Solar power seen as the future for Bangladesh Solar energy is the future of Bangladesh in resolving its energy shortage, according to German Ambassador in Bangladesh, Dr. Indonesian firms to help build power plant for Malaysia Two Indonesian companies and a Malaysian company will develop a coal-fired power plant that would deliver electricity to Malaysia. Medco to produce more power for PLN Medco Power will build and operate a gas-fired power plant in Batam, Riau Island and sell the electricity produced to Perusahaan Listrik Negara. The plant will consist of two 35 megawatt generators. PLN, GE to build Indonesian biomass power plant General Electric and Perusahaan Listrik Negara will cooperate in developing a model renewable energy power plant in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. Chinese bitterly assail heavy US tariffs on solar panels China condemned a US decision to impose high tariff duties Chinese solar energy products as a step that signals protectionism. Japan boosts solar capacity by 885MW in Q3 A total of 885MW new PV capacity was installed in Japan between April and September 2012, equating to the launch of Japan’s FiT. Singapore implements green rating system for data centers Singapore’s energy intensive data centers are now governed by a green rating scheme that intends to make them more energy efficient. Suzlon defaults on US$209 million debt Suzlon Energy has been hit with India’s largest convertible bond default to the tune of US$209 million. Tepco admits nuke crisis could have been avoided Tepco admitted that it was aware safety improvements were necessary for the Fukushima nuclear power plant long before the nuclear disaster. Orion Group seeks to install 630MW Bangladesh plant A power-purchase deal with Orion Group may be revisedto allow it to set up a 630MW coal-fired plant at Rampal in Bagerhat. Environmental reports of Vietnam hydel projects found faulty The flawed Environmental Impact Assessment done for the Song Tranh Dam hydropower plant is now being blamed for causing many tremors and quakes in Quang Nam province since last November. India's clean energy investment weakens Indian investment in renewable energy in the third quarter is 16 percent less from the second quarter and 60 percent less from a year ago. India's power generation costs up by 50% over last 2 years Rising cost of fuel and finance is pushing up India's generation charges by as much as 50% for some over the last two years. Malaysia to source 5.5% energy from renewable sources Malaysia has created support mechanisms to secure 5.5 percent of its total energy capacity from renewable sources by 2015. China's Xiangjiaba hydropower plant starts water storage The Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station began to store water, slightly affecting the water level of the river it straddles. Mettur power plant achieves full capacity in trial run The 600-MW Mettur Thermal Power Station in Tamil Nadu achieved full capacity on trial run. Solar energy dominates Japanese clean energy projects Solar energy projects constitute 83% of clean energy projects recently approved by the Japanese government. Vietnam's hydropower projects in Quang Nam behind schedule Many of the 17 hydropower plant projects in Quang Nam province have not made much progress. Rooftop solar panels being pushed for the Philippines Installation of solar panels on rooftops of households, commercial establishments and buildings is being pushed in the Philippines to help ensure energy security.

BUSINESS SCENE PHOTO GALLERY Asian Power Awards 2012 4 Oct 2012, Bangkok, Thailand

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