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China resumes nuclear development one year on from Fukushima
- 2012-03-15 13:24:06
- Junior Isles
China is set to resume construction of 43 new nuclear power plants one year on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster.
US ‘Clean Energy Standard’ proposed by Senator
- 2012-03-06 20:12:21
- Junior Isles
US Senator Jeff Bingaman has proposed the enactment of a ‘Clean Energy Standard’, which would reassure renewables investors, diversify US power generation and help to reduce carbon emissions.
Scotland proceeds with plans for 100 percent renewables by 2020
- 2012-03-06 05:09:46
- David Flin
Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has launched a draft Electricity Generation Policy Statement (EGPS), which sets out plans to build up renewable energy, with a target of achieving 100 percent of its electricity being delivered by renewable sources by 2020.
Ontario Power Generation signs initial deal to refurbish Darlington
- 2012-03-02 06:19:28
- David Flin
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a $600 million contract for the initial phase of the refurbishment of its Darlington nuclear power plant.
Centrica cuts back on unprofitable UK gas-fired generation
- 2012-02-28 17:36:08
- Junior Isles
Centrica Plc, the UK’s biggest residential gas supplier, may mothball a further three of its eight gas-fired power plants, after already announcing the closure of two.
UK and France sign nuclear power accord
- 2012-02-17 15:29:10
- Junior Isles
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are to sign an accord on civilian nuclear cooperation in light of the British government’s plan to build a new generation of power stations.
German Consul advises Pakistan against nuclear
- 2012-02-10 13:59:12
- Junior Isles
Dr Tilo Klinner, German Consul General, has advised Pakistan to avoid seeking electricity generation from nuclear technology due to the security and environmental threats it poses.
Polish power plans “chaotic”
- 2012-02-10 13:57:56
- Junior Isles
Polish power firms are “planning new power plants in a chaotic manner” and “not all projects make sense”, according to Mikolaj Budzanowski, the country's treasury minister.
NRC gives green light to first new US nuclear plant in 30 years
- 2012-02-10 07:22:35
- David Flin
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has voted to grant a licence for two new reactors at a site near Waynesboro, Georgia.
Japanese government considers promoting renewables construction
- 2012-02-05 15:46:49
- Junior Isles
The Japanese government is considering relaxing regulations on building renewable energy facilities, such as solar plants, in order to promote their construction, according to government sources.
