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EU countries eye tighter subsidies in hunt for energy market deal
European Union countries are considering stricter limits on state aid for power plants in an upcoming revamp of Europe's electricity market, after disagreements between Germany and France over the issue sunk a deal last week.
read more... 03/07/2023
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UK to develop virtual prototype of nuclear fusion plant
The UK Government has announced plans to develop a virtual prototype of a nuclear fusion power plant that will operate in the 2040s.
read more... 29/06/2023
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Germany outlines plan to expand, digitalise power grids
The digitalisation of distribution grids is one of the main priorities of the German Federal Network Agency, which presented ambitious plans on Monday (26 June) for the expansion of the country’s electricity grid.
read more... 29/06/2023
Renewable share of German power use climbs to 52.3% in first half
Renewable energy accounted for 52.3% of Germany's power consumption in the first six months of the year, up 3.1 points from a year earlier, on higher solar production and lower overall electricity usage, data showed on Tuesday.
read more... 28/06/2023
Spain’s election frontrunners plan U-turn in nuclear power phase-out
The future of Spain's nuclear power industry hinges on next month's election, with the opposition party that now leads the polls campaigning to extend the use of the plants that the government wants to start closing from 2027.
read more... 27/06/2023