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China inks a deal with Sudan to build African nation's first nuclear power plant
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Sudan have inked a framework agreement for the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the east African country, aimed to cover the increasing power demand.
read more... 26/05/2016
Renewables could transform the heating sector in Europe by 2040
Renewable sources could supply 49% of the energy used to heat Europe’s households by 2040, reducing natural gas demand and helping to slash carbon dioxide emissions, said the U.S. energy consulting firm IHS.
read more... 13/05/2016
Germany declares has secured back-up electricity for next winter
Germany has secured the estimated 5,400 megawatts (MW) of back-up electricity it requires for the coming winter to deal with supply variations and demand peaks, as stated by the energy regulator on Monday.
read more... 03/05/2016
Vattenfall demands Sweden to abolish nuclear tax to save reactors
State-owned Swedish utility Vattenfall called on Wednesday to end tax on nuclear power in Sweden to avoid early closure of its loss-making nuclear reactors and probable increase in electricity prices.
read more... 28/04/2016
EDF staff shareholders asked France to acquire minorities
An association of employee shareholders of EDF has demanded French regulator AMF to oblige the French state to start a 32 euros per share bid for the utility to purchase minority shareholders.
read more... 20/04/2016