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UK power reform proposals criticised by MPs
- 2011-05-20 02:08:38
- Junior Isles
UK MPs have criticised the government’s current power market reforms and cast doubt on their ability to deliver enough investment for improved energy infrastructure, in a climate change committee report.
Japan abandons nuclear power expansion plans
- 2011-05-12 10:51:51
- David Flin
Japan’s Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, has announced that the country will abandon plans to expand its nuclear power industry, and instead will make renewables a key part of its energy policy.
Electric cars could help balance the UK grid
- 2011-05-11 13:54:01
- Junior Isles
Electric vehicles may help the UK cope with erratic renewable power generation in the future by recharging when demand is low and supplying the network when demand is high, the National Grid has said.
UK report says nuclear is cheapest low carbon option
- 2011-05-10 17:11:10
- Junior Isles
The UK coalition government’s renewable energy review has declared nuclear to be the most cost-effective form of low-carbon power generation in the short-term, while renewables are described as key to decarbonising the UK economy in the medium to long-term.
Taipower to let public decide on nuclear power
- 2011-05-09 11:28:16
- Junior Isles
State-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has softened its push for more nuclear power, saying that it is the people's decision whether to continue nuclear power generation.
Powered by Scottish spirit
- 2011-05-06 05:30:34
- David Flin
Whisky is to be used to generate electricity in a new bioenergy venture involving some of Scotland’s best-known distilleries.
North American power system needs renewal
- 2011-05-04 11:48:04
- David Flin
The Ontario Smart Grid Forum has released a report that states that the North American power system is aging and is in need of urgent upgrading. It claimed that the current grid was only designed for one-way delivery of power from large generators to consumers.
Turkey installed capacity exceeds 50 000 MW
- 2011-05-03 10:38:11
- Junior Isles
Alstom Grid to provide HVDC technology for Tres Amigas
- 2011-04-28 16:01:11
- Junior Isles
Japanese solar panel manufacturers to benefit from nuclear’s fall from grace
- 2011-04-24 03:18:12
- Junior Isles
Japan’s growing anti-nuclear movement in the wake of the world's biggest nuclear accident since Chernobyl is creating an opportunity for Japanese makers of solar equipment. Companies such as Panasonic and Sharp are expected to capitalize on orders that analysts estimate may exceed $100 billion over the next decade, bringing down costs for consumers.
