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EDF considers construction of new gas-fired power plant in UK
French utility EDF mulls new gas-fired power plant beside one of its existing plants at West Burton in Nottinghamshire, in the northeast of England.
read more... 09/03/2017
Ofgem mulls reduction of subsidies for small-scale power producers
Britain's energy watchdog, Ofgem proposed on Wednesday to slash subsidies to some small-scale power producers that provide back-up electricity during peak demand.
read more... 01/03/2017
EU to part fund an electricity superhighway between Scotland and Norway
The EU will grant €10 million (£8.45m) to part fund the development of a power interconnector between Scotland and Norway, called Northconnect.
read more... 28/02/2017
RTE: Cold spell makes France a net power importer for the second straight month
France was a net electricity importer for a second consecutive month in January due to extremely cold weather which drove peak demand to its highest level in five years against the context of low nuclear and hydropower supply, according to grid operator RTE.
read more... 24/02/2017
Work launched at UK-France power interconnector
The foundation stone for a new power interconnector linking Britain and France was laid yesterday, marking the start of a project which will enable higher levels of renewables in the two countries’ power grids.
read more... 24/02/2017