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Britain to boost offshore wind auction power price guarantees by 66%
Britain will increase the guaranteed price offered for offshore wind projects in its next renewables auction by 66%, the government said on Thursday, as it seeks to spur more projects after its last auction failed to attract any offshore wind investment.
read more... 16/11/2023
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EDF and France reach deal on electricity prices
State-controlled power group EDF and the French government have reached a tentative deal on future nuclear power prices, a source close to the government said on Monday, ending months of tense negotiations.
read more... 14/11/2023
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Construction starts on electricity link between France, Ireland
Construction on a high-voltage subsea cable able to carry enough power for 450,000 homes, with the aim of boosting energy security and helping to reduce bills, began on Monday between France and Ireland.
read more... 14/11/2023
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EC allows Italy to extend EUR 1.7bn in state aid to agrivoltaics
The European Commission (EC) has given the go-ahead to Italy for its EUR-1.7-billion (USD 1.82bn) state aid scheme targeting dual-use projects combining solar power generation and agricultural activities, better known as agrivoltaic plants.
read more... 13/11/2023
France's clean power clout to be tested again this winter
France's power sector is under fresh scrutiny as maintenance on several of the country's critical nuclear reactors continues just as Europe braces for another winter, when regional heating demand typically peaks.
read more... 09/11/2023