News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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7 October 2011 Bangladesh: World Bank approves $172m credit for renewable energy Eco Business
6 October 2011 Malaysian company starts waste-to-energy project in Sri Lanka Colombo Page
2 October 2011 China's green campaign saves 150m tons of coal China Daily
30 August 2011 Biogas fuels rural China's new energy drive China Daily
29 August 2011 Nepal: ADB‚ Japan launch new projects The Himalayan Times
25 August 2011 India: PSU wealth, $5 billion forex to help build energy fund The Financial Express
25 August 2011 Malaysia: Renewable energy expected to generate RM70 billion in revenue by 2020 Bernama
25 August 2011 Pakistan offers renewable-energy incentives to tackle shortages Bloomberg
24 August 2011 India: IIM-A incubator to start Rs 100 crore green fund Mint

 
India's first renewable energy based smart mini-grid system commissioned
The Economic Times, 4 July 2011

India has commissioned a first of its kind Renewable Energy Based Smart Mini-Grid System at TERI Retreat in Gurgaon. Advanced sensing, communication and control technologies are used in smart grids these days for not only generation and transmission of power but also distribution and utilization of electricity in a more intelligent and effective manner. Such an application will not only foster the effective inter-connection and utilization of multiple renewable energy resources but would also help in advancing access to energy to the last mile in the most optimum way by improving the efficiency of the overall system.  Read full story...