 UTech pushes alternative energy sources
(Jamaica Gleaner: Sun, 27 Jan) The University of Technology (UTech) is working to cut Jamaica's oil bill and dependence on the commodity by exploring alternative energy sources. Through its Faculty of Engineering and Computing, which has conducted research in several areas related to energy, UTech is hoping that its foray into the realms of renewable energy will help.
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 Brazil to Restart Angra 1 Nuclear-Power Plant Today
(Update1: Tue, 29 Jan) Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Eletronuclear SA, Brazil's state- controlled nuclear power company, will resume operations at its Angra 1 plant today after it fixed a turbo-generator that overheated.
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 UAE: Nuclear power plant project to be offered
(Mena Report: Tue, 29 Jan) TOTAL, SUEZ and AREVA have signed a partnership agreement to submit a nuclear power plant project to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates. Local partners will take part in the project.
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 Abu Dhabi Seeks Alternative Energy
(Nasdaq: Tue, 29 Jan) (RTTNews) - Abu Dhabi is on the lookout to develop alternative energy sources, although the country is vested with enough hydrocarbons for the foreseeable future.According to a report by the Emirates Bank released n Monday, electricity demand in the UAE is growing 10% per year due to higher demand from a growing population and higher industrialization.
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 GCC talks on nuclear energy
(Gulf Times: Mon, 28 Jan) The GCC countries should establish a special organisation to identify the merits and demerits of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, it was recommended yesterday.
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Renewable-energy legislation headed for House vote
