Asia Power Update 12/18

Japan's installed solar power reaches 1.4GW India better than China in energy systems: WEF The World Economic Forum rated India's energy system as better than China's. Vietnam, Russia cooperate in nuclear power project Vietnam will build its first nuclear power plant in cooperation with Russia's Rosatom Energy. Malaysia seeks bidders for 2 coal-fired plant projects Malaysia is eyeing two coal-fired power plants with total capacity of 3,000MW. China expects plunge in solar products exports Cites ongoing trade disputes as the reason. More wind and solar power to be distributed in China by June China will soon enjoy more wind and solar-generated electricity. Investments in Indian power sector rising Private firms invest US$61 billion over four fiscal years. Wanxiang acquires A123 Bankrupt American maker of advanced batteries falls to China for US$257 billion. India prepares to build offshore wind farms India is clearing road blocks to its offshore wind farm project.

COMMENTARY ›› POWER UTILITY Here's the latest updates on Japan's nuclear industry BY FRENK WITHOOS 251 views POWER UTILITY Fearless forecast: What to expect of Asia's power companies in a few years BY PHILLIP VAUGHAN 240 views POWER UTILITY Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink! BY DALE GERSTENSLAGER 213 views REGULATION 3 areas distribution companies in India must focus on BY SUMAN GHORAI 156 views POWER UTILITY 4 benefits of a sound maintenance program BY GARY J. KELLER 127 views REGULATION Rumored legislation could block foreign manufacturers from entering Japan BY EDWARD CAHILL 123 views POWER UTILITY Secrets to success in hydropower development BY PETER J. RAE 93 views

EVENTS CALENDAR The Smart Grids Asia Summit 2013 Date: 26 Jun 2013 Venue: Singapore The 12th China (Shanghai) International Power Generating Sets Exhibition Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center 3rd China International Smart Grid Technology and Equipment Exhibition Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center 7th China (Shanghai) International Wind Energy Exhibition & Conference Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center 13th China International Electric Power & Electric Engineering Technology Exhibition Date: 08 Apr 2013 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center ASEAN Elenex 2013 Date: 20 Mar 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Philippines Power & Electricity Conference Date: 26 Feb 2013 Venue: InterContinental Manila Plant Energy Efficiency Date: 04 Feb 2013 Venue: Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, Australia Myanmar Power Summit Date: 28 Jan 2013 Venue: Sedona Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar