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Mini nuclear plants could emerge almost anywhere in the UK
The UK Government is considering changes to planning rules that could allow the construction of mini nuclear plants in a wider range of locations.
read more... 15/01/2024
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
EC clears EUR-2.9bn French tax credit scheme for green industries
The European Commission (EC) on Monday approved, under state aid rules, a EUR-2.9-billion (USD 3.17bn) French tax credit scheme to support the production of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines and heat pumps, as well as associated key components and critical raw materials.
read more... 10/01/2024
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