Nuclear power is an expensive gamble that may (or may not) pay off Energy deals could suck in vast resources for generations, or prove one of the most far-sighted government decisions ever Share30 reddit this John Vidal, environment editor guardian.co.uk, Friday 17 February 2012 15.56 GMT Article history A picture of the now decomissioned Hinkley Continue Reading →
Re the provision of Solar trains. It should be noted that the costs of the necessary infrastructure involved in providing Solar Trains needs to be evaluated and may be an inhibiting factor in the provision of such trains. This has been drawn to my attention after recent posts. Financing these trains may pose problems.
Work starts on world’s largest solar bridge at Blackfriars By Paul Ridden 13:16 October 5, 2011 12 Comments 4 Pictures The new Blackfriars railway station, being built on the foundations of a Victorian bridge spanning the River Thames in London, has started to have the first of over 4,400 solar panels installed on its roof Continue Reading →
Indian Railways Usher in Solar Power for Electrification March 9th, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily Solar Power Commercial Market Applications” width=”128″ height=”100″ />Indian Railways is reining in solar power for electrification of railway system assets and bringing in improved technologies to bring down emissions from locomotive engines in its attempt to assay environmental contamination and economize energy. Continue Reading →
India’s nuclear reactors are highly secure: AECEconomic TimesInspite of that there is a perception in the minds of people that these projects may be dangerous for them.” To a question on proposed 9900 MW Jaitapur nuclear power project, the AEC chairman said the plant in Maharashtra’s Konkan area will not be any …See all stories Continue Reading →
Coal seam methane The Liverpool Plains and Ranges are also being explored by Santos Ltd for coal seam gas (CSG, or CBM, coal bed methane gas – see below). Often referred to (by gas companies) as a more environmentally-friendly fuel extraction than coal mining, CSG extraction nevertheless is not without considerable risks to water supplies Continue Reading →