Hiroshima High Courtorder Ikata nuclear reactor to be halted — Fukushima 311 Watchdogs
A group of people supporting residents opposed to running the No. 3 reactor at the Ikata nuclear power plant applaud Friday outside the Hiroshima High Court after Shikoku Electric Co. was ordered to suspend the unit. Shikoku Electric again ordered to halt Ikata nuclear reactor over volcano risk Jan 17, 2020 The Hiroshima High Court […]
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Japan’s nuclear safety costs – $123 billion
Costs for managing Japan’s nuclear plants to total 13 trillion yen, https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/01/8722fafaff9b-costs-for-managing-japans-nuclear-plants-to-total-13-trillion-yen.html
KYODO NEWS – Jan 15, 2020 The total costs to implement government-mandated safety measures, maintain facilities and decommission commercially operated nuclear power plants in Japan will reach around 13.46 trillion yen ($123 billion), a Kyodo News tally showed Wednesday.
The amount, which could balloon further and eventually lead to higher electricity fees, was calculated based on financial documents from 11 power companies that own 57 nuclear reactors at 19 plants, as well as interviews with the utilities. Continue reading
Renewable hydrogen costs could halve by 2030, beating “unabated” fossil fuels — RenewEconomy
New report suggests costs for hydrogen produced by wind and solar will halve in next decade, beating fossil fuels and presenting huge opportunity for Australia. The post Renewable hydrogen costs could halve by 2030, beating “unabated” fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Western Australia has waited far too long for renewable energy — RenewEconomy
W.A. has fallen behind in the renewable energy transition but there are encouraging signs it may be ready to make up for lost time and ditch the “Wait Awhile” mentality. The post Western Australia has waited far too long for renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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January 22 Energy News — geoharvey
Opinion: ¶ “Agrovoltaics Could Help Calm Fears About Renewables For Iowa Farmers” • Iowa utility companies want to install more solar power, and they insist that prime farm land will not be used. Farmers are afraid of that, but they should see the advantages of getting paid for land that is not used. And they […]
23 solar farms added to grid in 2019 as PV costs fall to record lows — RenewEconomy
2019 was a tough year for large-scale solar, but still managed to deliver a range of ground-breaking projects. Meanwhile, rooftop solar is “as cheap as it has ever been.” The post 23 solar farms added to grid in 2019 as PV costs fall to record lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Boost for Canberra’s growing renewable sector — RenewEconomy
Canberra’s growing renewable sector will receive a boost with the second round of Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF) Direct Grants and a new REIF co-funding scheme for clean tech, announced by the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury. The post Boost for Canberra’s growing renewable sector appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Experts slam Morrison’s false equivalence between emissions targets and hazard reduction — RenewEconomy
Experts slam Morrison’s comments on hazard reduction, showing the PM still does not understand the link between climate change and fire. The post Experts slam Morrison’s false equivalence between emissions targets and hazard reduction appeared first on RenewEconomy.
$5 trillion? For a business daily, the AFR has a lousy grip on energy numbers — RenewEconomy
What chance is there of a sensible debate when the AFR and The Australian can’t get the numbers right? The post $5 trillion? For a business daily, the AFR has a lousy grip on energy numbers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australia has a credible path to a low carbon grid. Why won’t the Coalition embrace it? — RenewEconomy
Australia has been presented with a credible plan to reach 90 per cent renewables and slash emissions. Why won’t it embrace it? The post Australia has a credible path to a low carbon grid. Why won’t the Coalition embrace it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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