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Fukushima crisis may slow British nuclear progress
- 2011-03-20 21:17:45
- Junior Isles
The crisis at the Fukushima plant in Japan could delay plans for a new generation of British nuclear power stations, dealing a blow to the atomic sector's hopes for a £30-billion boost.
UK to review nuclear plants’ emergency systems
- 2011-03-15 19:00:14
- Junior Isles
Britain's nuclear power plants are to be checked to ensure they can withstand sudden flooding and torrential storms, the UK Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne, has said.
Russian Parliament predicts Japan’s unique event will not negatively impact nuclear development
- 2011-03-15 18:58:37
- Junior Isles
The State Duma lower house of the Russian parliament believes that the damage at the Japanese nuclear power plants caused by the devastating earthquake on March 11, will not have a negative influence on the development of world nuclear power generation, it has been reported.
UK braced for new power regulations
- 2011-03-02 17:33:58
- Junior Isles
The UK is ready to boost payments to factories, offices and supermarkets that reduce energy use, as rising demand drives up prices and the companies turn to cleaner but less-reliable power.
Drax calls for more UK biomass support
- 2011-02-24 19:00:16
- Junior Isles
Drax Group, operator of the UK’s biggest power station, has repeated a plea for more UK Government support for biomass burning, as it reported higher annual profits and sales.
UK’s FIT scheme sees 21 000 solar installations
- 2011-02-19 13:53:06
- Junior Isles
Solar Guide, a free online resource for homeowners and engineers regarding solar-related issues, has found the average price of a domestic solar PV installation in the UK to be less than £12 000.
UK power industry shows CSS ambition
- 2011-02-19 13:51:14
- Junior Isles
A total of 14 UK projects have applied for European Union funding of around €4.5 billion for carbon capture and storage and innovative renewable energy projects across the region, the UK government has said.
Jordan and Turkey sign nuclear cooperation agreement
- 2011-02-19 13:41:34
- Junior Isles
Amman and Ankara are set to usher in a new era of energy cooperation between Turkey and Jordan, with the signing of a nuclear cooperation agreement.
Scotland to host the UK’s first CCS site
- 2011-02-10 10:38:32
- Junior Isles
Shell, Petrofac and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) have joined an ambitious bid to turn Peterhead power station into the UK’s first carbon capture and storage plant, which would see carbon dioxide emissions pumped into an empty North Sea gas field.
Dong open's first UK power plant
- 2011-02-10 10:33:57
- Junior Isles
Dong Energy A/S, Denmark’s biggest utility, has inaugurated its first power station in the UK, the gas fired Severn Power station at Uskmouth in south Wales.
