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Investing in new nuclear is ‘bad for the climate’
New nuclear is less cost-competitive than wind, solar or electricity storage options and hinders investments in renewable energies that could otherwise be deployed much faster, according to a peer-reviewed commentary published in the scientific journal Joule.
read more... 27/07/2023
Lawmakers reintroduce nuclear in EU’s net-zero industry list
Nuclear power was reintroduced as one of the preferred green technologies to revitalise Europe’s industry, according to a political agreement struck on Tuesday (18 July) by lawmakers in the European Parliament on the bloc’s proposed Net-Zero Industry Act.
read more... 21/07/2023
Britain opens competition to develop small nuclear plants by the 2030s
Britain on Tuesday opened a competition to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), and is aiming to see them operating in the country by the early 2030's, according to energy security minister Grant Shapps.
read more... 19/07/2023
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Spain's EU power market reform draft includes subsidies for existing plants
Spain has proposed state aid for existing power plants, but with limits to avoid market distortions, in a bid to end a stalemate over reform of the European Union's electricity market, according to a draft seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
read more... 13/07/2023
Italy boosts 2030 renewable capacity goal to 131 GW
Italy expects to reach 131 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, more than doubling the country’s current green power fleet, according to a revision of its climate and energy plan seen by Montel.
read more... 05/07/2023