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Renewable energy growth must accelerate to reach 2030 goal
Global renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by two and a half times by 2030 but governments need to go further to achieve a goal of tripling it by then agreed at United Nations' climate talks, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
read more... 11/01/2024
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EDF plans new investment and extensions for UK nuclear fleet
EDF Energy has announced it will invest a further GBP1.3 billion (USD1.7 billion) in the UK's five operating nuclear power plants over the next two years and plans to further extend the lives of the four operating Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) plants.
read more... 10/01/2024
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France unveils draft ‘energy sovereignty bill’, with emphasis on nuclear
The “draft bill on energy sovereignty”, which could still change before its final presentation in the coming weeks, lays out France’s energy objectives for 2030.
read more... 09/01/2024
As nuclear debate nears, French minister sees potential for 14 new reactors
France requires more than the six new nuclear plants currently planned and possibly needs to build more than 14 new plants, its energy minister said, just days before a parliamentary debate begins on the issue.
read more... 08/01/2024
UK fossil fuel use drops to lowest level since 1957
A new report has revealed that UK electricity generation from fossil fuels has fallen to the lowest level since 1957. Analysis from Carbon Brief, published on 3 January, shows a 22% year-on-year drop in fossil fuel usage in 2023, meaning fossil fuels account for just 33% of the UK’s energy mix.
read more... 04/01/2024