Does a 'clean' label for nuclear power undercut renewables?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Critics fear a clean energy standard that includes nuclear power would threaten solar and wind.
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22 Countries, Including U.S., Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2023
and 21 other countries have said they want to triple the global generation capacity of nuclear power by mid-century. Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine. The pledge, announced Dec. 2 at the United Nations’ […] The post 22 Countries, Including U.S.,
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America Steps Forward To Expand Nuclear Power
Jim Conca
OCTOBER 21, 2020
DOE awarded TerraPower/GE Hitachi and X-energy an initial $80 million each to commercialize their advanced nuclear reactors, planning up to $3.2 billion award to UAMPS for the development and construction of a 720 MWe NuScale small modular nuclear power plant. They also approved a $1.4
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Nuclear Power Just Doesn’t Need Much Fuel
Jim Conca
JUNE 22, 2021
On May 8th, the Columbia Generating Station, the only nuclear power plant in the Pacific Northwest, disconnected from the grid for its biannual refueling. It refueled and connected back to the grid only 42 days later. Just in time for summer’s increased electricity demand.
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Nuclear Power Continues To Break Records In Safety And Generation
Jim Conca
MARCH 25, 2021
Energy Northwest in Richland, WA, which operates the only nuclear power plant in the region, the Columbia Generating Station, has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2020. Not to mention breaking all generation records.
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Impressive Milestones Achieved on Chinese Advanced Nuclear Power Projects
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The HTR-PM project was constructed […] The post Impressive Milestones Achieved on Chinese Advanced Nuclear Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine. (CNNC) announced on Dec.
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Nuclear Power And The 2020 Presidential Candidates
Jim Conca
AUGUST 8, 2019
14 candidates support nuclear in some way, 9 do not, and 1 is unclear. Leading climate scientists say we can't address climate change without nuclear power. Supporting nuclear power is a clear signal about how serious a candidate is about climate change and how serious they are about science.
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Constellation Planning Significant Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Facility at LaSalle
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Constellation Energy will use a portion of newly announced federal funding for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub (MachH2) to build “the world’s largest nuclear-powered clean hydrogen facility” at its 2.3-GW
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Olkiluoto Unit 3 Provides Carbon-Free Nuclear Power and Energy Security for Finland
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Calling it the “largest single climate action” in The post Olkiluoto Unit 3 Provides Carbon-Free Nuclear Power and Energy Security for Finland appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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10 New Reactors Discussed as Sweden Looks to Expand Nuclear Power
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Sweden has joined the growing list of countries discussing nuclear power as part of a strategy to produce more electricity while also decarbonizing power generation. Lawmakers in June adopted new targets as The post 10 New Reactors Discussed as Sweden Looks to Expand Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback: What Will It Take to See Meaningful Growth?
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2023
There are many reasons for the nuclear power industry to feel optimistic about the future. For example, the entry of Vogtle Unit 3 into commercial operation on July 31 was a significant milestone and one worth The post Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback: What Will It Take to See Meaningful Growth?
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U.S. Pledges to Help Philippines Develop Nuclear Power
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
will help develop a nuclear power industry in the Philippines after both countries signed an agreement Nov. Pledges to Help Philippines Develop Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine. 17 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco, […] The post U.S.
Bipartisan Support Makes Backing Nuclear Power an Administration-Proof Investment
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry, suggested a bipartisan majority in Congress recognizes the importance of nuclear […] The post Bipartisan Support Makes Backing Nuclear Power an Administration-Proof Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine. (..)
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UAE approached to invest in Sizewell C nuclear power plant
The Guardian: Energy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
UK lines up Abu Dhabi wealth fund for stake in £20bn-£44bn project despite growing row over other Emirati investment plans A United Arab Emirates sovereign wealth fund has been approached to take a stake in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project in Suffolk, it has emerged.
U.S. CO2 Emissions Rise As Nuclear Power Plants Close
Jim Conca
JANUARY 16, 2019
Closing nuclear power plants ahead of schedule is a bad idea if you care about the environment, if you care about carbon emissions. That’s because nuclear is the best source of low-C energy and actually produces most of our low-C electricity, over 800 billion kWhs – twice as much as all renewables.
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Interest in small nuclear power is rising. Here's why
GreenBiz
AUGUST 3, 2023
Nuclear reactors are getting smaller, cheaper and easier to make. That’s inspiring more companies large and small to angle for a piece of the market.
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Palisades Nuclear Power Plant May Get a Second Chance with Holtec-Wolverine Agreement
POWER Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Holtec International, a diversified energy technology company, and Wolverine Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit power generation cooperative based in Michigan, announced that they have entered into a long-term agreement that will […] The post Palisades Nuclear Power Plant May Get a Second Chance with Holtec-Wolverine Agreement appeared first (..)
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China Poised To Surpass The U.S. As The World’s Top Nuclear Power Producer
R-Squared Energy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Today we will cover nuclear power. Nuclear power is unique among energy sources. It can be scaled up to very large power plants, it is firm power (available upon demand), and it produces no carbon dioxide while generating electricity. In 2022, nuclear generation actually declined by 4.4%.
Hurricane Florence No Problem For Nuclear Power Plants
Jim Conca
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence makes landfall in the Carolinas, the most powerful storm to hit so far north in the U.S. Devastation is expected on many fronts, but the nuclear power plants are ready and will weather these storms better than almost anything else. Isaac and Helene are fast on her heels.
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Nuclear Power Does Slow Climate Change
Jim Conca
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Why are we trying to close nuclear plants that have been relicensed as safe for another 20 yrs? As all climate scientists agree, prematurely closing nuclear plants is bad for the climate. To save a penny to spend on renewables and say that helps climate change? And it doesn’t save any money at all.
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Nuclear power has role to play, atomic energy head tells AFP at COP28
TechXplore
DECEMBER 2, 2023
It would be a mistake to reject nuclear power because of problems at a handful of projects, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said in an interview with AFP.
Nuclear Power Gets A Boost In The United States
R-Squared Energy
APRIL 2, 2023
Nuclear power has been a source of electricity in the United States for more than 60 years. The first nuclear power plant in the U.S. The early years of nuclear power in the United States were marked by significant growth. During the 1960s, nuclear power plants were built across the country.
Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars
Energy Central
JULY 28, 2023
Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project NASA Selects Zeno Power Radioisotope Power System for Lunar Applications Maritime / UK Gen IV Reactor Developer Signs Agreement For Shipping Study Kairos Submits Construction License Application to NRC UK Fusion Company (..)
Nuclear Power Provides A Whole Lot More Than Just Energy
Jim Conca
JANUARY 16, 2018
Like all nuclear power plants, the nuclear plant near Richland, WA provides a significant economic boon to the region, providing over 9 billion kWhs of carbon-free electricity at-cost, $690 million in economic output and supporting 4,000 jobs/year, all while continuing to break production records.
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Plans for Poland's first nuclear power plant move ahead as US and Polish officials sign agreement
TechXplore
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
officials signed an agreement Wednesday in Warsaw for the construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant, part of an effort by the Central European nation to move away from polluting fossil fuels. Polish and U.S.
Is nuclear power in a global death spiral?
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Amid turbocharged renewables growth, nuclear power remains stagnant – only an acceleration of China’s program will save it from a death spiral. The post Is nuclear power in a global death spiral? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nuclear Power Plants - Refueling Amid COVID-19
Jim Conca
APRIL 9, 2020
Nuclear plants refuel only once every two years. Local officials in Pennsylvania asked Limerick Nuclear Plant to delay refueling, but the company says refueling is needed for vital reliable power to the region's hospitals and critical facilities. But the COVID-19 pandemic has caused problems.
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Major Engineering Services Contract Launches Poland’s First Nuclear Power Project
POWER Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), Poland’s designated entity tasked with developing the country’s first nuclear plant in Pomerania, has signed an engineering services contract with a Westinghouse-Bechtel consortium, allowing site-specific work […] The post Major Engineering Services Contract Launches Poland’s First Nuclear Power Project appeared (..)
Nuclear Power Is A Viable Option For Replacing Coal
R-Squared Energy
JUNE 15, 2023
Certainly, these renewable sources will continue to grow in importance, but in the short-term, we can’t expect coal-fired power plants to be replaced with intermittent renewables. However, nuclear power is a viable option for meeting this need. The biggest challenge is the cost and time to build new nuclear power plants.
What’s the Role for New Nuclear Power in the Fight Against Climate Change?
GreenTechMedia
MARCH 8, 2021
Small modular reactors (SMRs) — nuclear reactors using novel technologies to fit into much smaller and mass-producible packages than the behemoth nuclear power plants of today — are presented as a way of rapidly decarbonizing the grid in the face of an ever more pressing need to meet climate targets.
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No need for nuclear power to reach Australia’s climate goals: Finkel
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Former chief scientist and current federal government advisor on low emissions technology says there is no need to include nuclear power in Australia's future energy. The post No need for nuclear power to reach Australia’s climate goals: Finkel appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Washington State Senate Bill 5244 – Needed Support For Nuclear Power
Jim Conca
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The Washington State Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee drafted a new bill, SB 5244, encouraging the production of advanced nuclear reactors, small modular reactors, and components through the Invest in Washington Act. A very necessary thing to do.
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Nuclear Power Could Cut The World’s Carbon Emissions In Half
R-Squared Energy
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Nuclear power is unique among energy sources. It can be scaled up to very large plants, it is firm power (available upon demand), and it produces no carbon dioxide while generating electricity. You have to wonder where things would stand today if not for the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. It’s understandable.
Has the Coalition gone cold on nuclear power?
Renew Economy
JUNE 1, 2022
New Nationals leader David Littleproud is keeping up the party's support for nuclear power in Australia, but is the debate dead in the political water? The post Has the Coalition gone cold on nuclear power? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
UK Gives Go-Ahead for Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant
Energy Central
JULY 25, 2022
UK Gives Go-Ahead for Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant EDF to Address Taishan Fuel Rod Issues for Hinkley Point and Sizewell EPR Reactors Holtec Submits Federal Loan Application For $7.4
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Coalition nuclear power bill “dead on arrival,” but somehow the debate lives on
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Australia's atomic culture warriors are now focused on promoting ‘advanced’ nuclear power and small modular reactors. The post Coalition nuclear power bill “dead on arrival,” but somehow the debate lives on appeared first on RenewEconomy. A new report debunks – yet again – the propaganda.
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Slow, [Expensive] and Amazing - Nuclear Power [2/3]
Mr. Sustainability
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Nuclear power is up to three times more expensive than wind or solar Summary - Costs of renewables continue to fall incrementally and are at a record low of around €40 per MWh. Nuclear power plants, especially in the West, are confronted with high construction costs, extreme delays and more stringent safety measures.
[Slow], Expensive and Amazing - Nuclear Power [1/3]
Mr. Sustainability
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Ever wondered how long it takes to build a nuclear power plant? Summary - The conventional one gigawatt nuclear power plant takes almost 15 years to build if you are not from a major nuclear state*. The nuclear elephant in the room Or should we say, nuclear tortoise There are two types of people in this world.
COP28 shines spotlight on nuclear power
Financial Times: Energy
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Also in today’s newsletter, a new documentary on how Biden’s landmark climate law changed the world
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Slow, Expensive and Amazing - Nuclear Power Part I
Mr. Sustainability
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Ever wondered how long it takes to build a nuclear power plant? Summary - The conventional one gigawatt nuclear power plant takes almost 15 years to build if you are not from a major nuclear state*. The nuclear elephant in the room Or should we say, nuclear tortoise There are two types of people in this world.
French Nuclear Power Crisis Frustrates Europe’s Push to Quit Russian Energy
Energy Central
JUNE 21, 2022
France’s nuclear power generating industry is often cited as a success story of what is possible with a commitment to nuclear technology. Those who tout France’s nuclear development as a model to be emulated will have a hard time rationalizing the present ongoing failure of that system.
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Climb aboard the Nuclear Ship Savannah in Baltimore, built in 1959: The Past and the Future of Nuclear Power?
Energy Central
AUGUST 9, 2023
In 1959, at the time it was commissioned, most people may have seen The Savannah as a symbol of the future of nuclear power. "The United States knows that peaceful power from atomic. In a speech before the United Nations, then-President Dwight D.
Germany extends life of nuclear power plants, but phase-out stands
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 19, 2022
German chancellor agrees to delay the closure of the nation's remaining nuclear plants. But stresses that after winter, nuclear power is "finished in Germany.". The post Germany extends life of nuclear power plants, but phase-out stands appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nuclear Power Gets A Boost In The United States
Energy Central
APRIL 5, 2023
Nuclear power has been a source of electricity in the United States for more than 60 years. The first nuclear power plant in the U.S. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 established a regulatory framework for the development of nuclear power, and in 1957 the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania became the.
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