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  1. L-3 Mapps to upgrade simulator at nuclear power plant in Switzerland

    Article

    Mon, 14 May 2012

    Mapps will proceed with two projects to update the full scope simulator at Axpo’s 730 MWe Beznau nuclear power plant in Switzerland . The projects involve Nexis and Autanove updates being performed on the plant’s two operating units. The simulator updates

  2. Switzerland suspends new build nuclear plans

    Article

    Mon, 14 Mar 2011

    Switzerland has suspended the approvals process ..... the explosions at a Japanese plant. Switzerland 's five existing nuclear reactors generate ..... building new nuclear power plants in Switzerland . In 1990, Swiss voters backed a 10

  1. EU launches nuclear stress tests, Switzerland to debate phase out

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    Thu, 26 May 2011

    The European Union has struck a deal on stress tests of the bloc's 143 nuclear reactors, while Switzerland moved to phase out its nuclear power plants. According to the Guardian, the UK, with the backing of France and the Czech Republic

  2. Alstom to equip Switzerland's Nant de Drance hydropower station

    Article

    Tue, 5 May 2009

    in the southwestern Canton Valais of Switzerland , with its first variable speed pump ..... ever use of this type of technology in Switzerland . With a total power generation capacity ..... facilities in Grenoble, France and Birr, Switzerland will be in charge of the engineering

  3. Switzerland : ABB wins $20 million Swiss order to boost efficiency of hydroelectric power plants

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    Sat, 21 Apr 2012

    mountainous canton of Wallis (Valais) in southern Switzerland , bordering France and Italy. The Mattmark and ..... located in the canton of Glarus, in eastern Switzerland . Switzerland is among the countries with the highest share of

  4. Switzerland plans first nuclear power station in 20 years

    Article

    Fri, 13 Jun 2008

    to be set up near Olten in northern Switzerland , near the existing Goesgen nuclear facility. Switzerland observed a moratorium on nuclear projects ..... a popular referendum on the issue. Switzerland has 5 nuclear reactors generating 38

  5. Switzerland : EDF Energy welcomes continued momentum on Electricity Market Reform

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    Wed, 23 May 2012

    Today's publication of the Energy Bill confirms the Government's continued momentum on Electricity Market Reform. The new investment framework is crucial for the low carbon investment the country needs.

  6. Switzerland's Atel to invest in Norwegian hydro plants

    Article

    Wed, 18 Jul 2007

    its existing portfolio of small hydroelectric stations in Switzerland and Italy. Atel intends to invest in both the acquisition ..... equivalent to the annual consumption of 100 000 households in Switzerland . At present, the company is planning 12 projects for small

  7. VA Tech delivers the first TH7m to Switzerland

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    Tue, 21 Sep 2004

    voltage switchgear of the Wettingen hydropower plant. Under this contract, VA Tech T&D will be delivering the first TH7m to Switzerland . The scope of delivery of VA Tech T&D covers the supply, installation and start-up of a seven-field complete indoor

  8. Switzerland's Alpiq acquisition makes it Spain's largest non-Spanish power provider

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    Wed, 4 Nov 2009

    Atel Energia, the Spanish subsidiary of Swiss energy company Alpiq Group, has purchased Hispaelec, EDF's sales company in Spain, as part of its progressive expansion in Europe.