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Renewable output hits record highs in Europe
Wind and solar output hit a record average of 45 GW this summer across Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and Britain, a study showed on Wednesday.
read more... 25/08/2023
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French nuclear watchdog ASN issues first lifespan extension to 40-year-old reactor
French nuclear watchdog ASN issued a decision allowing for the continued operation of state-owned utility EDF's Tricastin 1 nuclear reactor in southern France, the first lifetime extension granted to a French reactor after 40 years of operation.
read more... 23/08/2023
Tricastin 1 cleared for ten more years
Unit 1 of the Tricastin nuclear power plant in southern France can operate for a further ten years, the country's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN), has decided. It becomes the first French power reactor licensed to operate beyond 40 years.
read more... 16/08/2023
Is nuclear power set for a European renaissance?
Nuclear power is making a comeback on the EU energy scene after an eventful 2022-2023 year, which according to Paris, reflects an “excellent diplomatic record” for France in defending atomic energy
read more... 15/08/2023
EUR 195M guarantee fund approved for deep geothermal projects in France
The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules a French aid scheme to set up a guarantee fund for deep geothermal operations. The fund will be implemented for a period of 10 years and may provide compensation for deep geothermal projects, providing some protection against the risk linked to the high degree of uncertainty of deep geothermal resources during drilling.
read more... 10/08/2023