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Italy’s high gas reliance stalls renewables growth

As the EU’s largest producer of gas-fired power generation, Italy’s gas usage in its power generation mix is about 50%, nearly three times the EU average, the think tank said in a report.

read more... 30/04/2024

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UK fossil fuel use drops to lowest level since 1957

A new report has revealed that UK electricity generation from fossil fuels has fallen to the lowest level since 1957. Analysis from Carbon Brief, published on 3 January, shows a 22% year-on-year drop in fossil fuel usage in 2023, meaning fossil fuels account for just 33% of the UK’s energy mix.

read more... 04/01/2024

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Consortium to speed up development of lead-cooled SMRs

Five partners from Belgium, Italy, Romania and the USA have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development, demonstration and commercialisation of lead-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs).

read more... 10/11/2023

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New UK scheme promises to slash energy bills for thousands

The Great British Insulation Scheme is set to provide more than 300,000 homes with the potential to save an average of £400 per year on their energy bills

read more... 19/09/2023

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Pro-nuclear group calls for equal EC treatment in funding

A group of 12 pro-nuclear EU countries led by France has called on the European Commission to support the equal usage of nuclear energy in the green transition, the French energy ministry said on Wednesday.

read more... 13/07/2023

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