Sunday, 27 April 2025

Spotlight: Nuclear Power

A view shows wind turbines in front of a cow at Paradela's City Council, in Galicia, Spain September 27, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/ File Photo
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Spain’s electricity demand edges up as renewables break records

Spain has set ambitious targets for renewables as part of its climate and energy plan.

FILE PHOTO: Wind turbines are shown in Palm Springs, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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US watchdog recommends Energy Department halt loans to green projects

The U.S. Department of Energy's inspector general urged halting loans for green projects amid concerns over conflicts of interest.

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How Canada and the country’s premiers must respond to Trump’s trade and energy policies

Opinion: Donald Trump’s threats violate the foundations of Canada-U.S. trade. A response in the area of energy would be justified and strategic.

A digital render depicts what Stegra's steel mill outside Boden, Sweden will look like when completed, in this handout image obtained December 16, 2024. Stegra/Handout via REUTERS
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Sweden’s north frets over financial risks as green boom stumbles

Sweden's local authorities seek more financial support as Northvolt's bankruptcy threatens the green industry transition.

The Switch logo is pictured on a data center in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
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Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator

Sam Altman-backed Oklo has signed a deal to provide 12 GW of nuclear power to Switch, supporting clean energy for data centers.

The new EPR nuclear reactor at Flamanville in  northwestern France will soon be delivering electricity to the grid (AFP)
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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream

France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.

Resource-poor Japan 'will aim to maximise the use of renewable energy' (AFP)
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Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040

Japan aims for renewables to supply 40-50 per cent of its electricity by 2040, reducing reliance on coal and gas while boosting nuclear...

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Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America

Transatlantic interconnection could cut energy costs, secure supply and boost renewables by leveraging complementary weather patterns.

Indonesia has pledged to phase out coal power in 15 years and reach net-zero emissions by mid-century (AFP)
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Indonesia’s new coal phase-out goal sets ‘daunting task’

Meeting Indonesia's pledge to phase out coal power is a daunting task that will require immediate and ambitious action, experts warn.