Asian Power Update 11/28

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Chinese, Bangladeshi firms cooperate on power projects Japan to assist Vietnam in nuclear energy Nuclear experts meet to discuss bilateral cooperation. China producing more clean energy Output up by over a fourth so far this year. India, China sign mammoth energy deals Agreements in clean energy, electric power worth upwards of US$5 billion. Bangladesh gets Saudi funding for dual-fuel power plant Absence of funding hindered its implementation. India to double renewable energy capacity Intends to produce 54,000 MW by 2017. Huge potential for nuclear power in China Current capacity only a seventh that of countries with nuclear power. China's clean-energy usage on the rise Less reliant on fossil fuels. China's $250-B power grid plan: too costly and faulty? A $250 billion upgrade. China's State Grid Corp. Vietnam's wind power capital not attracting investors Considered Vietnam's wind power capital. India's 450 MW hydel project gets $315-M funding India's hydro energy gets needed boost. India looking to utilize biomass power in rural areas Inefficient and environmentally hazardous technology. China to become top nuclear power producer Rio Tinto manager predicts this scenario by the 2020s. China using massive quantities of clean energy Consumption was 8% of total energy use in 2011.

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