Beznau NPP in Switzerland to operate beyond 60 years Swiss utility Axpo has announced plans to invest additional CHF 350 million (approximately 9.5 billion CZK) to extend the operation of its Beznau nuclear power plant until 2033. The plant, which houses the oldest reactors in Switzerland—Unit 1 started operation in 1969 and Unit 2 in 1972—currently…
Cactus pear as a potential agricultural and energy source in Italy A startup called Wakonda, founded by Andrea Ortenzi and his associates, has…
Energy efficiency - a new, valuable, but technically complex financial asset In 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) allocated over €21.3 billion to…
Number of solar systems in Thuringia exploded The energy crisis in Germany has led to higher electricity prices. Last…
The Chukotka nuclear icebreaker launched The Chukotka, a 173-meter long nuclear-powered icebreaker, was ceremonially…
New systems for storing solar energy efficiently The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that about 50% of global…
German grid operators will need billions of euros for green energy support next year Germany's top four high-voltage energy transmission system operators (TSOs)…
