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German government sees problems with coal, oil supplies
Germany's government is concerned about possible problems with the coal supply for power plants in the autumn and winter due to low water levels on the river Rhine and the oil supply in eastern parts of the country, a document seen by Reuters said.
read more... 26/08/2022
CATL to build $7.6B Hungary battery plant to supply Mercedes, BMW
China's CATL plans to build a 7.3 billion euro ($7.6 billion) battery plant in Hungary, as the world's biggest electric vehicle battery maker gears up to meet growing demand from global automakers.
read more... 15/08/2022
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France tweaks rules to keep nuclear plants running during heatwave
France's nuclear power regulator has extended temporary waivers allowing five power stations to continue discharging hot water into rivers as the country contends with a fourth heatwave of the summer and an energy crisis.
read more... 09/08/2022
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Hydro plant with capacity to charge 400,000 car batteries
Switzerland is adding a much needed cog in the wheel to its energy supply with an underground hydropower plant that says it has capacity to store enough electricity to charge 400,000 car batteries simultaneously.
read more... 08/08/2022
EDF warns of up to 3.8 GW cuts on cooling issues
French utility EDF warned on Wednesday of potential output cuts of up to 3.8 GW at its nuclear power plants Tricastin, St Alban and Golfech due to high temperatures in the Rhone and Garonne rivers.
read more... 04/08/2022