End of Nuclear Energy in Germany: What are the Fallouts? Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Germany recently announced the shutting down of its last nuclear power plants. From supplying nuclear power plant-based electricity to the grid for the first time, at Kahl in Bavaria in 1961, to now shutting down the last three in April 2023, Nuclear energy polarized people’s opinions and remained a point of debate for decades in […] Read more
The Top 5: Biggest Exporters of Electricity in the World Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the western world reacted with a slew of sanctions on Russia. As it turns out, the sanctions topped short of a complete ban on Russian energy – oil, gas, and coal imports. Even as the UK decided to phase out Russian oil by the end of […] Read more
‘Rebirth of France’s Nuclear Industry’ Key for Net Zero by 2050, Says Prez Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his country’s goal of achieving CO2-free energy by 2050, starting with using more nuclear and renewable energy. Speaking in Belfort, north-eastern France, Macron outlined measures including the construction of solar parks, underwater wind farms, and six European pressurized nuclear reactors (EPR2s), reports Xinhua news agency. An additional eight EPR2 […] Read more
EU Leaning Towards Controversial Move To Label Gas, Nuclear ‘Green’ Updated On Wed, Jan 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Union has drawn up plans to label some natural gas and nuclear energy projects as “green” investments after a year-long battle between governments over which investments are truly climate-friendly. The decision is widely blamed on the continent’s high dependence on gas, and a controversial decision by key member countries, especially the UK and […] Read more
Adnoc Power Grid to be Run 100% on Nuclear & Solar in UAE Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) has signed a deal with a local utility to supply up to 100% of its power grid with nuclear and solar energy sources, the Abu Dhabi government said on Tuesday. The supply deal, released by the state media office, follows the United Arab Emirates announcing this month plans to […] Read more
“India Is Key To Doubling EDF’s RE Capacity By 2030”, Harmanjit Nagi Updated On Thu, Jun 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Euro 69 Billion French energy major EDF is one of the few unapologetic champions of nuclear energy, seeing it as a critical support for the world to achieve its climate ambitions. The firm produces over 75% of its energy from nuclear power, with a recent focus on other renewable sources too. In India, the […] Read more
Japan Shifts Focus to Nuclear and RE to Cut Carbon Emissions Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. The energy white paper, adopted by the Cabinet, said Japan faces […] Read more
