nuclear-news

World:

¶ So far, about 150 nations have promised the UN to curb CO2 emissions, but analysts say the pledges are not enough. One think-tank estimates current promises will lead to a global temperature rise of about 2.7° C, well over the 2° C “safety threshold.” At a meeting of 36 nations in Morocco, governments will judge for themselves. [BBC]

How fast are countries prepared to decarbonise their economies?

¶ Sunlabob Renewable Energy Ltd recently finalized a contract to provide turnkey implementation of eleven solar-powered micro-grids in remote communities of Myanmar. The micro-grids will provide reliable, clean energy access at the household level in eleven villages throughout Shan State and Chin State, Myanmar. [pv magazine]

¶ German utilities’ reserves for the country’s planned exit from nuclear power are adequate, the ministry for economics and energy says, citing a government-commissioned report on the matter. “The affected companies…