Ghana, the hope and future of Africa Nov 12, 2009
While Nigeria is battling to achieve 6000 megawatts by December 2009 Ghana has for over ten years now been enjoying uninterrupted power supply yet they are not making noise over it. But we deceive ourselves by still laying claim to the giant of Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Slipper shocker at high-tech server chamber Nov 6, 2009
According to the Auditor-General s 2008 report, backed with a picture of the slipper at the door, all the other necessary features such as fire extinguishers, backup data in the server, equipment for uninterrupted power supply, anti-virus software and firewalls were available. The report stated that the biometric entry system for the server room was not fully enforced. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Outages spark increase in campus power Oct 30, 2009
Gast said the university would like to purchase a few uninterrupted power supply units. He said purchasing more units would alleviate some of these outages, but the student technology fee only goes so far. (The University Echo, TN)
Nigeria: Manufacturers 'To Enjoy Uninterrupted Power' Oct 26, 2009
Ultimately, the manufacturing sector would enjoy uninterrupted power supply, Abah said ... The essence, the minister said, was to use the profile in the next phase of his ministry's discussions with the Ministry of Power to source bulk energy to deliver to industrial layouts so that they could have uninterrupted power supply ... "Energy is being addressed by the Federal Government as you are aware. The president has said it several times and I do know that by the grace of God, the 6,000mw will... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: A Cheerless Anniversary [editorial] Oct 3, 2009
No city in the country, including the nation's capital, can boast of 24-hour uninterrupted power supply on any given day. Yet power is the fulcrum that moves every other aspect of development. (allAfrica.com)
* ITRI unveils revolutionary batteries Oct 2, 2009
One allows electric cars to go faster than 80kph, while the other can serve as a commercial uninterrupted power supply. This story has been viewed 436 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Power Struggle: Lights Out Sep 17, 2009
Does a nation that cannot provide 24-hour uninterrupted power supply and fresh drinking water to its entire population, really deserve to even aspire to be a superpower. It is sad that our political parties remain preoccupied with their own power struggles, rhetoric and empty slogans, while the common man struggles to survive a life without electricity and water. (India Times, India)
Nigeria: Provide Electricity or Quit [editorial] Sep 14, 2009
Rarely have this country's citizens ever enjoyed 24-hour uninterrupted power supply nationwide since its entire post-independence history about 50 years ago. Today, Nigeria's socio-economic development has been grounded, as a consequence. (allAfrica.com)
* Neihu Line breaks down again Aug 26, 2009
Engineers will continue installation of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems at each of the stations and to upgrade the networks system, he said. The UPS installation and the network system upgrade will both help stabilize the line, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Backlog? First ensure power supply, say CJs Aug 18, 2009
A day before the PM termed the pendency problem a scourge and exhorted everyone concerned to join the war against it, chief justices of 21 High Courts met in the Supreme Court and unanimously passed a resolution seeking uninterrupted power supply for trial courts. Do you expect a trial court judge to achieve the case disposal target when he has to sit all day under a fan that stands still and a court room that is packed with litigants creating an unworkable condition. (India Times, India)
Rajsthan faces drought, kharif output to be less by 50% Aug 13, 2009
The chief minister also asked the power department to make adequate arrangements for uninterrupted power supply to the farmers. However, the situation remains grim as most of the state is witnessing power cuts for long durations. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Bihar declares drought hit Aug 11, 2009
The government is also contemplating to extend the diesel subsidy even for the rabi crops, the CM said adding uninterrupted power supply in rural areas was already being made available. Strict instructions have been issued to ensure that the faulty transformers were either replaced or rectified without delay. (India Times)
Nigeria: Honestly, Michael Was a Phenomenon Jun 29, 2009
"I mean electricity. We used to call it light. It's not like these days when you guys are enjoying uninterrupted power supply. In our days, it was uninterrupted darkness. We used to survive on generators.". "What's generator, papa?" That's the little girl, the youngest of them all. (allAfrica.com)
'Monsoon to be below normal' Jun 25, 2009
This is to ensure eight hours of uninterrupted power supply in the farm sector for planting paddy. 1. (India Times)
Ghanaian Engineers and Scientists: Do they have low IQs? Jun 18, 2009
Engineers that will help us develop solar panels so we could have uninterrupted power supply which the Akosombo is not capable of providing. Next year African will be hosting the FIFA world cup for the first time in the history of the continent and viewers will love to watch the matches uninterrupted. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
C&D Technologies Reports First Quarter Results Jun 5, 2009
June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- C&D Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading North American producer and marketer of electrical power storage and conversion systems used in telecommunications, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, utility and other high reliability applications, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2010 first quarter, ended April 30, 2009. For the quarter, the Company reported a net loss of $9. (PR Newswire)
C&D Technologies Regains Compliance with NYSE Continued Listing Standard Jun 4, 2009
June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- C&D Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading North American producer and marketer of electrical power storage and conversion systems used in telecommunications, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, utility and other high reliability applications, today announced it has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that it is deemed to be in compliance with the NYSE's continued listing standard. C&D was previously notified by letter dated April 22,... (PR Newswire)
Nigeria: Budget Dispute - National Assembly Ready for Truce Jun 1, 2009
According to him, "If we worked together, that argument would not come into play. This is because, in working together, we would clearly identify the priorities of the government. "For instance, they would say, this is my priority; I want to make sure there is uninterrupted power supply. So, when you now bring money, when you now send proposal to say that this is the money I want to spend to make sure I keep this objective, we would understand. (allAfrica.com)
Work on transformer replacement ahead of schedule May 30, 2009
Mr Quainoo said as a result of the high rate at which work had progressed, the exercise would end earlier than scheduled to restore uninterrupted power supply to Accra. The two-month exercise, which began three weeks ago, apart from improving electricity supply, is also to satisfy the increasing demand for electricity in the Metropolis. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Analysis: Pains, Gains of Nigeria's Decade of Democracy May 30, 2009
Besides it has not been truly civilian in the true sense of it". Many analysts believe that Nigeria's 10 years of uninterrupted democratic rule should have been able to solve the problems of inadequate basic needs of life such as good roads, good health amenities, quality education, improved wages for workers, restructuring of petroleum sector, uninterrupted power supply, genuine electoral reform, freedom of information, equitable distribution of wealth, justice and fairness and even the... (allAfrica.com)
May 29 Not Democracy Day, Soyinka Insists May 30, 2009
Soyinka had begun his speech on a lighter note when he humorously "corrected" the "wrong impression" by Ndibe, who spoke before him that Obasanjo promised "uninterrupted power supply" but did not fulfill. According to Soyinka: "Really, Obasanjo did not disappoint anybody about his promise on power...He delivered...He (Obasanjo) promised 'uninterrupted power,' which is the manifesto of PDP....". (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Of National Pride and the Obama Snub May 26, 2009
Ghana was counting 18 hours of uninterrupted power supply six years ago. Today, we are probing the probers of electricity fraud and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who presided over that gargantuan waste is sitting pretty in Otta. (allAfrica.com)
How Vulnerable Is the Power Grid? Less Than Some Fear, Experts Say Apr 17, 2009
The most critical power users the military, hospitals, the banking system, phone networks, Google's server farms have multiple contingencies for uninterrupted power supply and backup generation. In the event of a cyberattack on the grid, they would be able to operate for long periods days, weeks and, in some cases, indefinitely without much difficulty. (Time.com)
C&D announces new Shanghai operations Apr 1, 2009
They will enable the plant to make the advanced batteries that that C&D recently developed for telecommunications and uninterrupted power supply systems in North America. The unit marks C&D s first expansion outside North America. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Narendra Modi as Man Muslims Love to Hate Wins Billionaire Voters in India Mar 30, 2009
Since Modi became head of Gujarat in 2001, hes lured investors with a rapid approval process for developments, a network of roads and ports and uninterrupted power supply -- a rarity in India. If Narendra Modi can do so much for Gujarat, imagine the possibility for India by having him as the next leader of India, Ambani says. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Reporter's Notebook: Mechanicsburg will hold quilting open house Mar 10, 2009
Mechanicsburg residents will be able to recycle the following: answering machines, camcorders, CD players, copiers, CPUs, duplicators, DVD players, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, mainframe computer equipment, microwaves, mobile phones, modems, monitors, mice, pagers, peripherals, printers, printed circuit boards, radios, remote controls, scanners, stereos, tape players, telephones and telephone equipment, televisions, transparency makers, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems,... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Digital fortress shields data in state-of-the-art splendour Mar 10, 2009
Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) comes via a 22. 5 megawatt on-site rotary system with two back-up units, more than enough to power a small town. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Building a city Mar 7, 2009
Cyberjayas master developer, Setia Haruman Sdn Bhds chief operating officer Lao Chok Keang attributes the achievement to a combination of factors reliable and high-speed connectivity of up to 10 gigabytes per second (which meets ICT companies requirement) and dual source from Tenaga Nasional Bhds (TNB) supply and an uptime of power supply of up to 99% (near uninterrupted power supply). Over and above that, it also has standby generation sets. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ghana: Helping ECG to Help Us [editorial] Feb 28, 2009
This newspaper does not need to belabour the fact that electricity is the hub around which the economy revolves and for that reason all stakeholders-VRA, ECG and industrial and domestic consumers need to make collective efforts to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Doing this requires all of us to play our watchdog roles well, by sniffing out illegal connectors and in fact some workers within the ECG setup who are collaborators. (allAfrica.com)
ECG to halt power outages with $194m Feb 24, 2009
The company requires more than $990 million to fully replace some of its existing equipment and upgrade some of them to be able to guarantee uninterrupted power supply but the managing director is confident of raising the amount, with the support of the government and donor agencies, as well as funds from its internally generated resources, to rectify other anomalies in the system. Mr Adu-Arriankwah said the growth in demand for power in the major towns was between eight and 10 per cent but... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CM praises district collectors Feb 17, 2009
Sounding a word of caution on the increasing demand for power in the state, Reddy called upon the collectors to co-ordinate with other departments to ensure uninterrupted power supply to farmers and domestic users. "Power consumption has shown a steep rise due to increase in agricultural activities across the state. "We have a shortage of 6 million units everyday right now and this could worsen with the advent of summer. (Times of India)
