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Andra: France reveals its radioactive waste inventory
France had a stockpile of radioactive wastes amounting some 1.32 million cubic meters in 2010, according to a new national radioactive waste report published by the management agency Andra. This represents almost a 13% increase from 1.15 million cubic meters recorded in 2007.
read more... 07/08/2012
Italy’s electricity demand increased by 1.1% in July
Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA, Italy’s power grid operator said on Monday that electricity demand in Italy increased by 1.1 % compared to July last year to 30.6 billion kWh on higher temperatures and an extra working day.
read more... 06/08/2012
Daily: Brent crude at $109 on optimistic U.S. job data and stimulus measures eyed
Brent crude steadied at $109 a barrel on Monday on optimistic U.S. jobs data and discussions of stimulus measures by the euro zone which would support the growth, and also on supply disruption in the North Sea and the Middle East.
read more... 06/08/2012
France approves 214 solar power projects
The French energy and ecology minister Delphine Batho has announced that the government has approved 214 solar power projects totaling 514 MW.
read more... 06/08/2012
German electricity grid hit by a set of delays
The expansion of Germany’s high-voltage electricity grid is facing a series of delays and needs to speed urgently to ensure it has enough electricity capacity to absorb the quickly increase in power from renewable energies, according to the country's grid regulator BNA.
read more... 06/08/2012