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Germany pushes to extend lifespan of three nuclear plants
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked the economy, environment and finance ministries to lay the legal framework to keep the country's three nuclear power plants operational until as late as April 15, 2023, a letter seen by Reuters showed on Monday.
read more... 19/10/2022
German nuclear reactor leak poses no safety threat but complicates plans
E.ON has informed the German government of a leak at the Isar 2 nuclear power plant which has not compromised security but could complicate the government's winter energy plan, the environment ministry said on Monday.
read more... 20/09/2022
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Finland starts two backup power plants to prevent blackouts
Finnish power grid operator Fingrid started up two backup power plants on Thursday to balance the country's electricity system and prevent blackouts while repairs were made at a reactor seen as crucial to ensure reliable power supplies this winter.
read more... 09/09/2022
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Spain extends gas price cap amid fears of total Russian gas cut-off
Spain will extend a gas price cap to power plants linked to heavy industry amid fears Russia could cut off all gas supply to Europe by land or sea, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.
read more... 08/09/2022
Germany introduces steps to boost renewable energy expansion
Germany's government will introduce further measures to promote the expansion of renewable energy, including a new solar power tender and improving biogas plant regulations, a draft law showed on Tuesday, as Berlin seeks alternatives for Russian gas.
read more... 07/09/2022