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Poland given green light for nuclear power
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has given Poland the green light to launch the country’s nuclear power programme. After reviewing Poland’s nuclear energy regulatory framework, the IAEA said it was in line with its safety standards and that the regulatory body is competent and prepared to launch nuclear energy.
read more... 21/09/2023
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Spain's bulging solar queue spells risk of oversupply, price volatility
A looming grid connection deadline for solar projects in Spain is driving an unprecedented rush to build gigawatts of new capacity, but the solar ramp-up is already having significant cannibalization effects in the country's power market.
read more... 20/09/2023
Germany likely to pass 50% mark for renewable power this year
Germany is likely to generate more than 50% of its power from renewable energy this year but needs to ramp up the speed of its transition towards the end of the decade, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Monday.
read more... 19/09/2023
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French power tariffs could rise by 10% in early 2024
French electricity tariffs could rise by up to 10% in early 2024, the country's energy regulator said on Thursday, while cautioning it was too early to say exactly how much inflation-hit consumers will have to pay to keep the lights on next year.
read more... 15/09/2023
More funding to progress UK nuclear-generated hydrogen project
An EDF-led consortium has been awarded UK government funding to further develop plans to use heat and electricity from Heysham 2 to create hydrogen for use in the production of asphalt and cement. Earlier this year, a feasibility study demonstrated the significant benefit the project would bring in proving how nuclear could power hydrogen electrolysis.
read more... 15/09/2023