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Sweden prefers renewables to nuclear
Recently Sweden's energy minister, Anna-Karin Hatt, has announced that the government will not subsidize new nuclear power plants, favoring renewable investments. Electricity production in Sweden is dominated by nuclear power and renewables, which currently make about equal contributions to energy production- about 40%.
read more... 30/05/2013
EU energy sector in danger and requires urgently a reform
The EU energy sector needs support for innovation if they want to reduce energy costs. European power companies will have to develop new technologies, to approach more to consumers and expand newer business models and services. European leaders and the energy- industry chiefs have taken steps toward reviving energy-market reform and setting long-term targets for renewable energy.
read more... 24/05/2013
EIB to provide 215 million euro loan for electricity and gas to Greece
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing two loans for a total amount of about 215 million euro having the objective to help increase energy security and support efficiency in Greece.
read more... 21/05/2013
Belgian nuclear reactors Tihange- 2 and Doel-3 allowed reopening
Belgium's Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (FANC) has given green light to GDF Suez to restart two nuclear reactors shut last year over safety concerns.
read more... 20/05/2013
A new electricity grid research centre has opened in Scotland
Europe’s first electricity grid research centre was opened in Scotland. The centre will study how advanced technologies can outline the low-carbon power industry of the future, while researchers, engineers and industry specialists will carry out research and develop new technologies in the sector, ranging from advanced grid control schemes to intelligent sensor systems.
read more... 16/05/2013