Third of French nuke plants off line
Paris (AFP) Nov 2, 2009
Almost a third of France's 58 nuclear reactors were off line Monday due to a maintenance and refuelling backlog, as power bosses warned they would have to import massive amounts of energy. The EDF power company refused to say how many power plants were out of service, but a telephone survey on nuclear sites by AFP confirmed that at least 19 reactors were down and one operating at 60 percent ... read more
Oil prices rebound on weak dollar, US, Chinese data
New York (AFP) Nov 2, 2009
Oil prices rebounded Monday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and positive US and Chinese economic data that bolstered hopes of stronger demand in the two biggest energy-consuming nations. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in December, jumped 1.13 dollars to 78.13 dollars a barrel. The benchmark contract had tumbled 2.87 dollars Friday. In London, Brent North Sea crude ... more
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Iran wants review of nuclear fuel deal
Tehran (AFP) Nov 2, 2009
Iran said on Monday it wants a review of the UN-brokered nuclear fuel deal, indicating it prefers to purchase the supplies directly rather than sending its own uranium abroad. Tehran's latest stance on the high-profile proposal came as close ally Moscow and London urged the Islamic republic to accept the offer which aims at applying the brakes on Iran's galloping nuclear programme. ... more
Nuclear safety bodies call for redesign of EPR reactor
Paris (AFP) Nov 2, 2009
Nuclear regulators in France, Britain and Finland said Monday they have told French nuclear giant Areva and its foreign partners to correct a safety design flaw on its latest-generation EPR reactor. Any redesign could increase already costly delays in completing the first two of the reactors being built by Areva in France and Finland, and undermine French attempts to create a massive export ... more
Wave energy moves to underwater grid link
Pennington, N.J. (UPI) Nov 2, 2009
The prospect of generating large volumes of electricity and then distributing power through underwater grid lines is nearer with successful tests announced Monday. New Jersey-based Ocean Power Technologies Inc. said it tested the feasibility of setting up wave power substations underwater and linking the pods to grids on land for onward transmission of the electricity to consumers. The ... more
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Harvesting Energy From Nature's Motions
Durham NC (SPX) Nov 03, 2009
By taking advantage of the vagaries of the natural world, Duke University engineers have developed a novel approach that they believe can more efficiently harvest electricity from the motions of everyday life. Energy harvesting is the process of converting one form of energy, such as motion, into another form of energy, in this case electricity. Strategies range from the development of ... more
Russia warns of Ukraine gas row No. 3
Moscow (UPI) Nov 2, 2009
The Kremlin has warned that gas deliveries to Europe might be disrupted as another payment row between Russian and Ukraine is in the making. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has told the EU that Russian gas deliveries to Europe via Ukraine could be in danger if Kiev does not pay the bills sent by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom. "Putin drew the attention of the EU ... more
Formula One Circuit Goes Solar With Carmanah Technologies
Victoria, Canada (SPX) Nov 03, 2009
This fall, the world of motorsport will celebrate a spectacular new venue when the first Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place on Yaz Island from October 30th to November 1st. Combining world-class luxury and cutting-edge innovation, the Yas Marine Circuit also incorporates solar-LED lighting technology from Carmanah Technologies, provided by Carmanah's authorized ... more
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