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UK to close a nuclear plant in the light of Japanese disaster
The sole plant in the UK, known for processing plutonium into new fuel for nuclear reactors is to close as a result of the Japanese tsunami, threatening the loss of hundreds of jobs.
read more... 04/08/2011
EDF confident that UK nuclear projects are on target
EDF, France’s electricity giant, announced on Wednesday that it is slowing down the building of a new generation nuclear reactor in France by two years and at a nearly double cost than the estimated one, following a couple of deadly accidents and safety reviews requested after the Fukushima disaster.
read more... 21/07/2011
Japan nuclear power to pass safety tests
All Japanese nuclear power stations will pass several safety tests as to lower concerns sparked after the nuclear crisis caused by a fatal combination between a tsunami and an earthquake. The government ordered new safety controls of all 54’country’s nuclear reactors, with less details revealed about.
read more... 07/07/2011
France may extend the operation of its oldest nuclear plant
According to an article in the French daily, Le Figaro, the oldest and the most controversial nuclear reactor in France, called Fessenheim, in operation since 1977, is in the next few days expected to receive permission to extend its life span for another 10 years by the Nuclear Safety Authority of France (ASN).
read more... 27/06/2011
View on geothermal feed-in tariffs in Europe
Many countries around the world shifted to geothermal energy following nuclear disaster at the Fukushima nuclear reactors. Most of the activity focused on the development of renewable projects is taking place in Europe, while pioneer in geothermal industry is Italy with over 800 MW in operation installed worldwide, even if the country is not concentrated on strengthening its geothermal industry, even it has a good policy for it.
read more... 24/06/2011