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Russia commissioned the world's first floating nuclear power plant. Akademic Lomonosov has been fully commissioned in Pevek, Chukotka region in the Russian Far East.

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The chiefs of the Indian and Russian Nuclear Power establishment paid an inspection visit to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, which is a joint project between the two nations and the flagship project of bilateral technological and energy cooperation.

Rosatom State Corporation and Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, inspected the power units being constructed in the second and third stages of the Kudankulam NPP and discussed the long-term cooperation agenda.&nbsp;

According to the Rosatom, following the discussions between the officials, a significant document was signed under the joint Russian-Indian project, namely a protocol to the intergovernmental agreement on the construction of power units of the second and third stages of the Kudankulam NPP as of 2008.

India's largest nuclear power project Kudankulam is meant to have six 1,000 Megawatt Power plants, with a total installed capacity of 6,000 Megawatts. Of this, the first plant was operationalised in 2013 and the second was operationalised in 2016.

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The four remaining plants are in various stages of construction. At present, the construction and erection work is underway and the supply of equipment is being completed at units three and four, whereas construction of units five and six is underway.

All of these reactors are of the VVER-1000 class, which is a Water-Water Energetic reactor design developed in the erstwhile Soviet Union.&nbsp;

“India is our strategic partner. The Russian-Indian nuclear cooperation lies deep in the first intergovernmental documents on the Indian NPP of Russian design that were signed back in the eighties of the last century. The end of last year was marked by a wonderful joint 10-year anniversary of the Kudankulam NPP power unit No.1 being connected to the power grid of the Republic of India. Our work continues as part of joint projects in various areas of the nuclear energy use and we are optimistic about the further development of our cooperation,” said Alexey Likhachev.

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Located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, the Kudankulam plant is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL).

In addition to the construction of nuclear power units, Russia's Rosatom State Corporation arranges for the supply of reliable and efficient nuclear fuel for VVER-1000 to India, while increasing the operating efficiency of these reactors through the introduction of extended fuel cycles.

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A host of Russian establishments are involved in putting together this project - the general contractor is Atomstroyexport JSC, its general designer is Atomenergoproekt JSC, and its chief designer is OKB Gidropress.

The chiefs of the Indian and Russian Nuclear Power establishment paid an inspection visit to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, which is a joint project between the two nations and the flagship project of bilateral technological and energy cooperation.

The chiefs of the Indian and Russian Nuclear Power establishment paid an inspection visit to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, which is a joint project between the two nations and the flagship project of bilateral technological and energy cooperation. Rosatom State Corporation and Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, inspected the power units being constructed in the second and third stages of the Kudankulam NPP and discussed the long-term cooperation agenda. According to the Rosatom, following the discussions between the officials, a significant document was signed under the joint Russian-Indian project, namely a protocol to the intergovernmental agreement on the construction of power units of the second and third stages of the Kudankulam NPP as of 2008. India's largest nuclear power project Kudankulam is meant to have six 1,000 Megawatt Power plants, with a total installed capacity of 6,000 Megawatts. Of this, the first plant was operationalised in 2013 and the second was operationalised in 2016. Also Read | Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month The four remaining plants are in various stages of construction. At present, the construction and erection work is underway and the supply of equipment is being completed at units three and four, whereas construction of units five and six is underway. All of these reactors are of the VVER-1000 class, which is a Water-Water Energetic reactor design developed in the erstwhile Soviet Union. “India is our strategic partner. The Russian-Indian nuclear cooperation lies deep in the first intergovernmental documents on the Indian NPP of Russian design that were signed back in the eighties of the last century. The end of last year was marked by a wonderful joint 10-year anniversary of the Kudankulam NPP power unit No.1 being connected to the power grid of the Republic of India. Our work continues as part of joint projects in various areas of the nuclear energy use and we are optimistic about the further development of our cooperation,” said Alexey Likhachev. Also Read | Gyanvapi case: What does archaeologist James Prinsep's 200-yr-old map reveal about the disputed Indian site? Located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, the Kudankulam plant is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL). In addition to the construction of nuclear power units, Russia's Rosatom State Corporation arranges for the supply of reliable and efficient nuclear fuel for VVER-1000 to India, while increasing the operating efficiency of these reactors through the introduction of extended fuel cycles. Watch | European nations to invest $100 bn in India × A host of Russian establishments are involved in putting together this project - the general contractor is Atomstroyexport JSC, its general designer is Atomenergoproekt JSC, and its chief designer is OKB Gidropress.

Indian & Russian officials inspect India's largest nuclear power plant

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has sustained major damages to its “physical integrity” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Rafael Grossi, the director general of IAEA, led the inspection of the power plant in south Ukraine and concluded that the shelling has caused considerable damage to its structure.&nbsp;

“It is obvious that the plant and physical integrity of the plant has been violated several times,” Grossi told reporters after the visit, according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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“I worried, I worry and I will continue to be worried about the plant. We spent there four or five hours. I have seen a lot, and I have my people there, we were able to tour the whole site,” he added.&nbsp;

While the inspection was more or less over, Grossi told reporters that they will be staying “until Sunday or Monday, continuing with the assessment”. “We are not going anywhere. The IAEA is now there, it is at the plant and it is not moving – it’s going to stay there,” Reuters quoted Grossi as saying.&nbsp;

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The Zaporizhzhia plant is currently in a complex situation as although it is operated by a Ukrainian crew, the control remains with the Russian military who took over the facility in March. That has resulted in constant conflicts between the two sides and it has been detrimental to the plant’s infrastructure.&nbsp;

Earlier, the United Nations asked Russia to withdraw troops from the nuclear plant considering the sensitive nature of the facility. However, the Russian forces did not pay heed to the request.&nbsp;

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has sustained major damages to its “physical integrity” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has sustained major damages to its “physical integrity” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Rafael Grossi, the director general of IAEA, led the inspection of the power plant in south Ukraine and concluded that the shelling has caused considerable damage to its structure. “It is obvious that the plant and physical integrity of the plant has been violated several times,” Grossi told reporters after the visit, according to Reuters. Also read | Afghanistan: Blast rocks mosque in Herat, casualties feared “I worried, I worry and I will continue to be worried about the plant. We spent there four or five hours. I have seen a lot, and I have my people there, we were able to tour the whole site,” he added. While the inspection was more or less over, Grossi told reporters that they will be staying “until Sunday or Monday, continuing with the assessment”. “We are not going anywhere. The IAEA is now there, it is at the plant and it is not moving – it’s going to stay there,” Reuters quoted Grossi as saying. Also read | Donald Trump and his supporters are 'threat to American democracy': Joe Biden The Zaporizhzhia plant is currently in a complex situation as although it is operated by a Ukrainian crew, the control remains with the Russian military who took over the facility in March. That has resulted in constant conflicts between the two sides and it has been detrimental to the plant’s infrastructure. Earlier, the United Nations asked Russia to withdraw troops from the nuclear plant considering the sensitive nature of the facility. However, the Russian forces did not pay heed to the request.

Physical integrity of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ‘violated’ several times, says IAEA chief

In Ukraine, the fears of a nuclear disaster are growing everyday. In focus is the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, it's the largest nuclear plant in the Europe and for the last two weeks, Zaporizhzhia has been at great risk.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Russian forces have seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant&nbsp;in Ukraine's southeast, the regional state administration said on Friday.

It is the&nbsp;Europe's largest&nbsp;nuclear power plant.

"Operational personnel are monitoring the condition of power units," it said on social media, while quoting the Ukrainian nuclear inspectorate.

Efforts are being made to ensure the operations were in line with safety requirements,&nbsp;it said.

A fire, which had broken out in a training building in the plant, has been extinguished, Ukraine's state emergency service had earlier said on Friday. &nbsp;

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This comes as intense fighting is going on between Russian and Ukrainian forces. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), while citing the country's regulatory authorities, said that essential equipment at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was unaffected in the incident and there was no change in radiation levels. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ukraine had said that the plant in its southeast was shelled overnight, the IAEA added. &nbsp;

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"The Ukraine regulatory authority said a fire at the site had not affected 'essential' equipment and plant personnel were taking mitigatory actions. There was no reported change in radiation levels at the plant," it said. &nbsp;

This plant provides more than a fifth of total electricity generated in Ukraine. &nbsp;

Earlier, a video feed from the plant also showed shelling and smoke rising near a five-storey building at the plant compound.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a video address, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, "Europeans, please wake up. Tell your politicians – Russian troops are shooting at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russian forces have seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine's southeast, the regional state administration said on Friday. It is the Europe's largest nuclear power plant. "Operational personnel are monitoring the condition of power units," it said on social media, while quoting the Ukrainian nuclear inspectorate. Efforts are being made to ensure the operations were in line with safety requirements, it said. A fire, which had broken out in a training building in the plant, has been extinguished, Ukraine's state emergency service had earlier said on Friday. Also Read: Biden admin offers 'Temporary Protected Status' to Ukrainians in US This comes as intense fighting is going on between Russian and Ukrainian forces. On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), while citing the country's regulatory authorities, said that essential equipment at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was unaffected in the incident and there was no change in radiation levels. Ukraine had said that the plant in its southeast was shelled overnight, the IAEA added. Also Read: Ukrainian sniper killed Russia's top general, say reports "The Ukraine regulatory authority said a fire at the site had not affected 'essential' equipment and plant personnel were taking mitigatory actions. There was no reported change in radiation levels at the plant," it said. This plant provides more than a fifth of total electricity generated in Ukraine. Earlier, a video feed from the plant also showed shelling and smoke rising near a five-storey building at the plant compound. In a video address, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, "Europeans, please wake up. Tell your politicians – Russian troops are shooting at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine." (With inputs from agencies)

Russian forces seize Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as Ukrainians put out fire

While the world is discussing ways to reduce carbon emissions to curb greenhouse gases, Beijing is doing the complete opposite. China has completed the construction of the country's biggest coal power station.

China completes the construction of the country's biggest coal power station

China will soon be home to the world&rsquo;s largest garbage disposal power plants, but this one is not just special for its size or recycling efficiency:&nbsp;this plant&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;pleasing to the eye. The power plant in Shenzhen&nbsp;will be designed by two Danish firms, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and Gottlieb Paludan Architects, who plan to create an architectural wonder&nbsp;with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountain range.&nbsp;

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The project includes a circular building with a&nbsp;66,000 square metre roof, of which&nbsp;two-thirds will be covered with photovoltaic panels to generate its own sustainable energy supply. The plant will be open to visitors, so people can enjoy the sight of&nbsp;the plant&#39;s&nbsp;inner workings&nbsp;and also the manicured lawns and scenic sights from the&nbsp;rooftop. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The proposed project is expected to incinerate 5,000 tonnes of rubbish per day, one third of the waste generated by the city. The architects&nbsp;aim to create&nbsp;a clean and simple mechanism for&nbsp;dealing with the world&#39;s ever-growing trash. Currently, the World Bank predicts that the global rubbish disposal will triple to 4 billion tons a year by 2100.&nbsp;

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The Shenzhen East waste-to-energy plant is scheduled to start operating by the year 2020. It is a response to the&nbsp;need for us to&nbsp;change our collective mindset and attitude towards ownership and accountability for&nbsp;the waste we produce.&nbsp;

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The Shenzhen East in China will be world?s largest waste-to-energy power plant

China will soon be home to the world’s largest garbage disposal power plants, but this one is not just special for its size or recycling efficiency: this plant is also pleasing to the eye. The power plant in Shenzhen will be designed by two Danish firms, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and Gottlieb Paludan Architects, who plan to create an architectural wonder with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountain range. The project is an indicator of the forward thinking developments made within the waste-to-energy sector in China (Others) × The project includes a circular building with a 66,000 square metre roof, of which two-thirds will be covered with photovoltaic panels to generate its own sustainable energy supply. The plant will be open to visitors, so people can enjoy the sight of the plant's inner workings and also the manicured lawns and scenic sights from the rooftop. The proposed project is expected to incinerate 5,000 tonnes of rubbish per day, one third of the waste generated by the city. The architects aim to create a clean and simple mechanism for dealing with the world's ever-growing trash. Currently, the World Bank predicts that the global rubbish disposal will triple to 4 billion tons a year by 2100. Shenzhen East Waste-to-Energy Plant_SHL_GPA from SHL Architects on Vimeo. The Shenzhen East waste-to-energy plant is scheduled to start operating by the year 2020. It is a response to the need for us to change our collective mindset and attitude towards ownership and accountability for the waste we produce. (Contributed by: Zeba Khan)

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<div style="text-align: justify;">Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar will attract two-thirds of all investment in power-generating plants between 2016 and 2040 in spite of persistently cheap coal and gas prices, a new report has found. 
 
The forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the energy research unit of information company Bloomberg, expects some $7.8 trillion to be invested globally in renewables over the period, compared with $1.2 trillion for new coal plants - largely in India and other Asian emerging markets. 
 
Gas will attract a relatively small $892 billion, the report&nbsp;said, despite a projected glut of the fuel leading to lower power generating costs. 
 
&quot;One conclusion that may surprise is that our forecast shows no golden age for gas, except in North America,&quot; according to report co-author Elena Giannakopoulou. 
 
&quot;As a global generation source, gas will be overtaken by renewables in 2027. It will be 2037 before renewables overtake coal,&quot; Giannakopoulou said. 
 
While good news for helping decarbonise the world&#39;s electricity system, it is still not enough to meet the United Nations target to limit global warming below 2&ordm;C. 
 
Another $5.3 trillion in zero-carbon power investment by 2040 is needed to prevent carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere rising above the limit of 450 parts per million, the report says. 
 
Rising coal use in India and emerging Asia will push global carbon emissions five per cent above 2015 levels by 2040, to 700 megatonnes, it said. 
 
In China, weaker growth and a rebalancing of the economy away from heavy industry, as well as more renewables, will mean emissions peak by as early as 2025. 
 
For Europe renewables will dominate with a 70 per cent share in the continent&#39;s power mix by 2040, while the United States&#39; share will jump from 14 per cent last year to 44 per cent. 
 
A breakdown of renewable investments shows that of the $7.8 trillion overall, onshore and offshore wind accounts for $3.1 trillion, with solar taking $3.4 trillion and hydro-electric $911 billion.</div>

Bloomberg New Energy Finance foresees an investment worth $7.8 trillion in power-generating plants between 2016 and 2040

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar will attract two-thirds of all investment in power-generating plants between 2016 and 2040 in spite of persistently cheap coal and gas prices, a new report has found. The forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the energy research unit of information company Bloomberg, expects some $7.8 trillion to be invested globally in renewables over the period, compared with $1.2 trillion for new coal plants - largely in India and other Asian emerging markets. Gas will attract a relatively small $892 billion, the report said, despite a projected glut of the fuel leading to lower power generating costs. "One conclusion that may surprise is that our forecast shows no golden age for gas, except in North America," according to report co-author Elena Giannakopoulou. "As a global generation source, gas will be overtaken by renewables in 2027. It will be 2037 before renewables overtake coal," Giannakopoulou said. While good news for helping decarbonise the world's electricity system, it is still not enough to meet the United Nations target to limit global warming below 2ºC. Another $5.3 trillion in zero-carbon power investment by 2040 is needed to prevent carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere rising above the limit of 450 parts per million, the report says. Rising coal use in India and emerging Asia will push global carbon emissions five per cent above 2015 levels by 2040, to 700 megatonnes, it said. In China, weaker growth and a rebalancing of the economy away from heavy industry, as well as more renewables, will mean emissions peak by as early as 2025. For Europe renewables will dominate with a 70 per cent share in the continent's power mix by 2040, while the United States' share will jump from 14 per cent last year to 44 per cent. A breakdown of renewable investments shows that of the $7.8 trillion overall, onshore and offshore wind accounts for $3.1 trillion, with solar taking $3.4 trillion and hydro-electric $911 billion.

Renewable energy to attract two-thirds of power plant investments

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