France’s EDF sells Europe’s first green bonds for nuclear energy
French state-owned power utility EDF raised EUR 1 billion for nuclear energy through a green bond issue, the first of its kind in Europe
Ten European energy giants establish Hydropower Alliance
Major hydropower plant operators adopted a platform as the Hydropower Alliance, asking the EU to adopt a strategy for the sector
French EDF is one step closer to building Nuward small modular reactor prototype
To advance the development of its SMR technology, French nuclear operator Électricité de France – EDF founded a subsidiary called Nuward
Climate change, water scarcity jeopardizing French nuclear fleet
The safety and operation of 56 existing reactors, as well as the planned ones, must be adapted to increasing climate extremes
France to extend operating life of its nuclear power plants
Breakdowns in nuclear power plants and extreme weather conditions turned France into a net power importer last year
Germany to reconsider nuclear plant shutdown in following weeks
Faced with the gas supply crunch, German ministers from the Greens are willing to reconsider the scheduled closure of the last nuclear plants
European energy prices soar as winter gas supply pessimism mounts
Concerns for the energy security of Europe's economy have become chronic – German Uniper and France's EDF are on the verge of bankruptcy
Germany, Belgium to close nuclear reactors despite Europe energy crisis
The move comes amid the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and the EU’s plans to recognize nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source.