Category Archives: Nuclear Energy

An established but controversial source of energy, nuclear seems to be back in business. But how clean can it be?

Saudi Arabia’s $200 billion solar bet

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Carlo Ombello

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman revealed on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding with Japanese group SoftBank to invest $200 billion dollars in the development of a 200 GW solar power plant in Saudi Arabia. You read it right, $200 … Continue reading →

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Italian ‘killer’ Decree threatens global solar industry

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Carlo Ombello

In a move that will shake the global PV industry like an earthquake, the Italian Government approved on 3rd March a long awaited Renewable Energy Decree that marks an unanticipated, early end to its incredible solar race. After months of … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Vs Solar: Clash of the Numbers

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Carlo Ombello

A very interesting and controversial study emerged recently, comparing nuclear and solar costs no less. The study, “Solar and Nuclear Costs – The Historic Crossover“, was prepared by John O. Blackburn and Sam Cunningham for NC Warn, a climate change … Continue reading →

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