Japan:
¶ Expressing her thoughts during birthday observations, Empress Michiko had only one sincere wish regarding the people of Fukushima, “and that was for the victims to receive the most accurate information available and proper care should be given to those working valiantly at the Fukushima plant.” [The Japan Daily Press]
¶ Marubeni Corporation will begin construction of Japan’s largest solar power plant in Kyushu next month. It will generate 81.5 megawatts, enough power for 25,000 households, and will be completed by the end of March 2014. [Asahi Shimbun]
World:
¶ The government of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu is planning to install 3000 MW of solar power over the next three years. [Power Engineering Magazine]
¶ The Chinese government will provide incentives to make it more attractive for companies to connect solar power to the grid. This is seen as a support for solar PV manufacturers. [SteelGuru]
US:
¶ Chesapeake Energy has obtained a permit for hydraulic fracking one mile from the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. [Timesloline.com]
¶ The risk of meltdown from flooding is higher in the US than at Fukushima. This article has some interesting maps. [Center for Research on Globalization]
¶ Santee Cooper is closing two major coal-burning plants, the first time it has closed any since it began generating power, 70 years ago. There will be no layoffs. [Equities.com]
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