Japan:
¶ Weekly protests against nuclear power continue. Now, they are supported by geological evidence that the fault under the Ohi plant is active. [Asahi Shimbun]
¶ In Japan, solar capacity is expected to increase rapidly. Rooftop systems currently account for 90% of those installed. [Digitimes]
World:
¶ Protests over a decision to build nuclear power plants in South Africa drew thousands of people. [AllAfrica.com]
¶ Chinese solar manufacturers are set to report losses of nearly $1 billion, and governments at different levels are working on bailing them out. [Businessweek]
¶ The International Energy Agency is forecasting that renewable power will become the second largest source of electricity by 2015. The problem is that more must be done, if we are to avoid environmental problems from fossil fuels. [Click Green]
US:
¶ A transformer fire broke out at the FitzPatrick nuclear plant, causing the second unexpected shutdown there in a week. [Auburn Citizen]
¶ Enhanced geothermal power is being tested in California with some success. It provides round-the-clock electrical generation with very low carbon emissions. The system can cause small earthquakes, and it remains to be seen whether this is a problem. [High Country News]
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