Renewables
Global energy transition investment up by 9% despite COVID-19 disruptions
A new, broad measure of ‘energy transition investment shows that the world committed a record $501.3 billion to decarbonisation in 2020.
Reactors
Costain to partner with U-Battery on modular nuclear reactor design
Smart infrastructure solutions company, Costain, is collaborating with U-Battery Developments to develop an advanced modular reactor (AMR).
Nuclear
Framatome expands presence in Central Europe’s nuclear market
The acquisition of Evopro nuclear and process automation by Framatome is expected to finalised by the first quarter of 2021.
Decentralized Energy
US DoE publishes its ‘Energy for Space’ strategy
The strategy comprises measures the DoE plans to implement to further its role in powering the next generation of space exploration.
Renewables
Gemserv presents 2021 predictions for the energy sector
UK professional services firm Gemserv presents its predictions within the energy sector in 2021.
Emissions & Environment
IEA launches world’s first net-zero roadmap
The International Energy Agency is to produce what it calls “the world’s first comprehensive roadmap for the energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050”.
Nuclear
Worth their weight in salt – molten reactors hold huge potential
Now, with aging and decommissioning of lightwater reactors, molten salt reactors are poised to make a comeback.
Europe
Five trends to shape Europe’s power sector in 2021
Research firm Wood Mackenzie presents the five key trends to shape the European power sector in 2021.
Europe
Winter weather sparks surge in power prices
A week of tight margins and system warnings resulted in record extreme power prices in the UK and some parts of Europe...
Nuclear
Nexans wins €20m contract to supply specialised nuclear cables
Nexans has won $24.3 million contract to supply specialised nuclear cables for the Hinkley Point C new nuclear power station.
