HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL INC | CIK:0000929058 | 3

  • Filed: 4/12/2018
  • Entity registrant name: HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL INC (CIK: 0000929058)
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForRecognitionOfRevenue

    (x)
    Revenue and income recognition

    Revenue and income are recognized based the following methods:

    Revenue and income are recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company and its subsidiaries and the amount of the revenue and income can be measured reliably.

    (i)
    Electricity and heat sales revenue

    Electricity and heat sales revenue represents the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for electricity and heat sold in the ordinary course of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (net of VAT or GST). Revenue is earned and recognized upon transmission of electricity to the customers or the power grid controlled and owned by the respective regional or provincial grid companies.

    (ii)
    Goods sales revenue

    Goods sales revenue represents the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of the goods in the ordinary course of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries. Goods sales revenue is recognized when the goods is delivered to the customers and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer's acceptance of the goods.

    (iii)
    Service revenue

    Service revenue refers to amounts received from service of port loading, conveying and transportation. The Company and its subsidiaries recognize revenue when the relevant service is provided.

    (iv)
    Dividend income

    Dividend income from unlisted investments is recognized when the shareholder's right to receive payment is established. Dividend income from listed investments is recognized when the share price of the investment goes ex-dividend.

    (v)
    Interest income

    Interest income from deposits is recognized on a time proportion basis using effective interest method. Interest income from the finance lease is recognized on a basis that reflects a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the finance lease.

    (vi)
    Rental income from operating leases

    Rental income receivable under operating leases is recognized in profit or loss in equal instalments over the periods covered by the lease term, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived from the use of the leased asset. Lease incentives granted are recognized in profit or loss as an integral part of the aggregate net lease payments receivable. Contingent rentals are recognized as income in the accounting period in which they are earned.