Science and Technology:
¶ Intermittent renewable power may render baseload power plants obsolete. [solarserver.com]
World:
¶ The Irish Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources believes Ireland can easily meet the European targets of 20% of the country’s energy generated through renewables by 2020. [Irish Examiner]
¶ The Chairman of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Power Industries Division, has responded to the UK’s Energy and Climate Change Committee calling for a ‘plan B’ in case new nuclear reactors are not built in the UK. [Gasworld.com]
¶ The International Atomic Energy Agency reported on the aftermath of the Fukushima Disaster as well as issues related to the controversial nuclear programs of Iran and North Korea. [RTT News]
US:
¶ Two companies are planning large wind farms off the US East Coast within the year. [Slate Magazine]
¶ President Obama has nominated Ernest Moniz to be Energy Secretary. Moniz supports nuclear power. [Nuclear Street – Nuclear Power Portal]
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