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Italian grid to struggle with fast green growth

The Italian power grid may not be ready to accommodate an acceleration of new green capacity as the government is pushing to accelerate its green transition and reduce dependence on Russian gas, experts told Montel.

read more... 28/04/2022

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EDF finds indications of possible corrosion on 4 reactors

EDF has said it found indications of possible stress corrosion on the auxiliary circuits of four French nuclear power reactors totalling 4.8 GW in capacity, namely Chinon 3, Cattenom 3, Flamanville 2 and Golfech 1.

read more... 20/04/2022

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UK focuses on new nuclear, offshore wind, clean hydrogen to boost energy security

The UK government wants 25% of electricity demand in 2050 to be met by up to 24 GW of nuclear generation capacity, up from 9 GW currently, it said in an Energy Security Strategy announcement late April 6.

read more... 08/04/2022

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EU backs Enel solar panel gigafactory

Enel Green Power and the European Commission have signed a grant agreement to help boost capacity at the former's 3Sun PV panel factory in Sicily, Italy, to 3GW from 200MW currently.

read more... 04/04/2022

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EU countries bet on floating LNG terminals to raise import capacity

The war in Ukraine has focused attention on liquefied gas (LNG) to replace Russian supplies coming via pipeline. Germany, France and Italy are all planning to rent or acquire special floating terminals in order to increase import capacity.

read more... 31/03/2022

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