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China reportedly eyeing up UK nuclear market
China is looking to step into the UK’s increasingly beleaguered nuclear sector with the possible purchase of the Horizon joint venture between E.ON and RWE, according to media reports.
E.ON and RWE npower drop UK nuclear development plans
In a further blow to the UK government’s plans for a nuclear renaissance, E.ON and RWE npower said today that they will not proceed with their 50:50 joint-venture Horizon Nuclear Power.
UK Prime Minister promises “bold transformation” of energy infrastructure
UK Prime Minister David Cameron promised a “bold transformation” of the country’s energy infrastructure in a speech at the Institute of Civil Engineering earlier this week.
Nuclear power needed to keep Britain’s lights on, says report
Nuclear power is essential to keeping the UK’s lights on over the next 40 years while meeting low-carbon energy targets, according to an analysis by the government’s former chief scientific advisor.
Scotland and Wales back low-carbon future
Scotland and Wales announced initiatives this week backing the move towards a low-carbon future.
UK handing over nuclear power to France, warn environmentalists
The UK is handing over control of its nuclear power future to France, four leading environmentalists will warn the government today.
Davey: “UK does not want to scrap 2020 renewable energy target”
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey responded to newspaper accusations today with a categorical rebuttal that the UK does not want to scrap its 2020 renewable energy target.
UK Energy Secretary says it’s time to get serious about saving energy
New UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has reemphasised his commitment to energy efficiency and other clean technologies in comments in recent days.
US senator proposes national clean energy standard
US Senator Jeff Bingaman last week proposed legislation to establish a Clean Energy Standard, which would bring certainty to investors, diversify US power generation and reduce carbon emissions.
Renewables will replace the UK’s ageing generation capacity, says Bloomberg
The UK’s 20 GW of ageing generating capacity that is due to close by the end of 2016 will be replaced by 30 GW of new capacity coming online, two-thirds of which will be renewables, according to analysts Bloomberg New Energy Finance.