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EPRI: Low-dose radiation may not be as harmful as believed
November 19, 2009 11:20 AM
A new report from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) said low-dose radiation levels might not be as harmful as previously reported.
IMF calls on Senegal to revamp state power company
November 19, 2009 5:20 AM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Senegal to revamp its state power company Senelec, warning that power blackouts are dragging down the West African country's economy.
Entergy Nuclear asks NRC for extension
November 18, 2009 9:45 AM
Entergy Nuclear has requested more time to prepare for a planned corporate restructuring and the establishment of a spin-off company, Enexus Energy Corp.
Nominate Now! Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards
November 18, 2009 3:53 AM
To celebrate the companies, business leaders and cutting edge state and local governments that are leading this new wave of innovation, PE & PEi's sister title RenewableEnergyWorld.com is rolling out its inaugural Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards - and we want you to participate.
EPA proposes new SO2 standard
November 17, 2009 4:40 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to establish a new national one-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) standard, between 50 and 100 parts per billion (ppb).
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U.S., China initiatives for renewable energy projects
November 17, 2009 11:51 AM
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao announced a package of measures meant to strengthen cooperation between the United States and China on clean energy.
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Thailand's EGAT signs agreement with China Guangdong Nuclear Power
November 17, 2009 4:24 AM
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has signed an agreement with a Chinese developer of nuclear power technology, paving the way for the country's first atomic power plant, says governor Sombat Sarntijaree.
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Sens. reveal plan for more nuclear power plants, R&D funds
November 16, 2009 3:35 PM
Two U.S. Senators unveiled legislation aimed at building 100 nuclear power plants in 20 years and providing an additional $100 billion in loan guarantees.
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Vattenfall's Josefsson: We have not ruled out UK nuclear investment
November 16, 2009 11:07 AM
Vattenfall's outgoing CEO Lars Josefsson, in an interview with Power Engineering International (PEi), said the Swedish utility will look to invest in nuclear power stations in the UK after 2010.
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Capgemini: Economic crisis cuts European utility investment by 15 per cent
November 16, 2009 9:34 AM
The economic crisis has cut investment in the European gas and electricity sector by around 15 per cent, threatening energy supply security when consumption resumes, according to Colette Lewiner of energy analyst Capgemini.
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Net generation falls for 13th consecutive month
November 16, 2009 9:29 AM
A report from the Energy Information Administration said net power generation fell 1.9 percent in August 2009 compared with the same month a year earlier.
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Belgium's Enfinity, Titan Energy to build 1 GW of solar PV in India's Andhra Pradesh
November 16, 2009 5:11 AM
Enfinity, a Belgium-based renewable energy developer, and Titan Energy Systems, a manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules, are to collaborate on developing, financing and constructing 1 GW of solar PV installations in Andhra Pradesh, India in the coming five years.
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Vattenfall denies outgoing CEO Josefsson "pawned the company" through German nuclear deal
November 16, 2009 4:54 AM
Swedish utility Vattenfall has denied that outgoing CEO Lars G. Josefsson "pawned the company" via a nuclear insurance deal with Vattenfall's German subsidiary.
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Brazil defends power grid after blackout affects 60m people
November 12, 2009 10:19 AM
Brazil's energy minister has defended the reliability of his nation's power grid after a huge blackout left nearly 60m people in the dark and raised concerns about its ability to guarantee electricity for a surging economy.
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Sub-Saharan Africa needs to build 7 GW per year says G8-backed report
November 12, 2009 10:03 AM
Sub-Saharan Africa needs to build 7 GW of capacity a year to meet the demand of the region's 800m people, according to a new report backed by the G8.
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IEA: We need a carbon price of $50 to incentivize low carbon investment
November 11, 2009 5:12 AM
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) 2009 edition of its flagship World Energy Outlook report has stated that industrialized nations need a carbon price of $50/tonne to make low carbon investment economically attractive.
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Scottish Power the only viable winner of UK carbon capture & storage competition says expert
November 10, 2009 3:54 AM
Only one of three projects in the UK government's flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) competition is capable of delivering a full scale demonstration plant by the 2014 deadline, an expert has warned.
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UK names ten sites for new nuclear build, sets out waste repository plan
November 9, 2009 10:57 AM
The UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change has approved ten sites and rejected Dungeness as a suitable site for a new fleet of nuclear power stations in a national policy statement (NPS).
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