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Germany considers keeping nuclear power plants online
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the German government is examining every option to keep the country warm and reduce its energy dependence on Russia. Keeping nuclear power plants online is being reviewed, but it may be unlikely.
read more... 01/03/2022
Nuclear, coal, LNG: 'no taboos' in Germany's energy about-face
Germany signalled a U-turn in key energy policies on Sunday, floating the possibility of extending the life-spans of coal and even nuclear plants to cut dependency on Russian gas, part of a broad political rethink following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
read more... 28/02/2022
Swiss plan hydropower reserves, back-up plants to ensure lights stay on
Switzerland plans new hydropower reserves and two or three back-up power plants after officials warned the country would be without power for nearly two days in a worst-case scenario if it does not strike an electricity deal with the EU.
read more... 18/02/2022
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Sweden sets plan for up to 120 TWh of offshore wind power capacity
Sweden presented plans on Tuesday to build offshore wind power plants that will generate 20-30 terawatt hours (TWh) per year, with an aim to reach 120 TWh at a later stage.
read more... 16/02/2022
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New Polish gas plants will cost taxpayers billions, derail green transition
Poland’s plans to build five new gas power plants will cost more than investments into renewables and undermine efforts to reach net zero emissions, according to financial think tank Carbon Tracker.
read more... 11/02/2022