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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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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Bill Gates’ TerraPower Ready to Build New U.S. Nuclear Power Plant
POWER Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
A group established by Microsoft founder Bill Gates is preparing to begin construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants in June, according to the company’s chief executive. Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
POWER Magazine
MARCH 17, 2024
The world’s largest nuclear power plant, among the facilities taken offline after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan, could be nearing a restart. Japanese media reported that on March 14, […] The post Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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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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Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan
Renew Economy
APRIL 7, 2024
Like everything else associated with the Coalition’s nuclear policy, the plan to win over communities in coal regions has hit a snag. The post Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Iran Starts Construction of Four New Nuclear Power Plants
POWER Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Iran’s state-run news service said the country has started construction on four new nuclear power units. 1 reported that the four reactors would have expected […] The post Iran Starts Construction of Four New Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine. The IRNA agency on Feb.
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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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UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2024
11 aimed at quadrupling the country’s nuclear power capacity by 2050 sets out a series of goals and actions that could […] The post UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine. A roadmap released by the UK government on Jan.
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UAE Considers Investment in European Nuclear Power Projects
POWER Magazine
MARCH 29, 2024
The state-owned nuclear energy group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in supporting nuclear power projects in Europe. The news comes just weeks after the fourth unit […] The post UAE Considers Investment in European Nuclear Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Nuclear power in Australia is a really bad idea. The ban ensures that is all it is
Renew Economy
APRIL 15, 2024
The post Nuclear power in Australia is a really bad idea. You can’t prevent people from having bad ideas. But sometimes, a piece of legislation can prevent bad ideas from taking up large amounts of money and time. The ban ensures that is all it is appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Gas, rooftop solar, nukes: Dutton to take “most expensive” nuclear power plan to next election
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Federal opposition leader says the Coalition is preparing to reveal "potential host sites" for six nuclear power plants around the country. The post Gas, rooftop solar, nukes: Dutton to take “most expensive” nuclear power plan to next election appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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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Nuclear Power on the Moon? Russia, China Working on a Plan
POWER Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
The head of Russia’s space agency said his country and China have been working on a program to build a nuclear power plant on the moon, with an eye toward […] The post Nuclear Power on the Moon? Russia, China Working on a Plan 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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UK government sets out plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 10, 2024
Ministers hope to build fleet of reactors to meet quarter of electricity demand by 2050 but critics highlight long delays and rising costs The government has set out plans for what it claims will be Britain’s biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years, despite concerns about faltering nuclear output and project delays.
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South Korean Nuclear Power Plant Will Assess Feasibility of Medical Isotope Production
POWER Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Framatome and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to demonstrate the feasibility of producing non-carrier added lutetium-177, a medical isotope used for a […] The post South Korean Nuclear Power Plant Will Assess Feasibility of Medical Isotope Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Dozens of countries pledge support for nuclear power, despite lingering concerns
The Verge: Energy
MARCH 22, 2024
We must devise strategy to attract further investment which is necessary to enhance the use of nuclear energy,” Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura Masahiro said during the Nuclear Energy Summit held yesterday by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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Billions in Contract Awards to Build New Nuclear Power Plants
Energy Central
APRIL 20, 2024
While the COP 28 commitment to triple nuclear power by 2050 has been questioned as whether it is an attainable goal, progress is taking place in building new nuclear plans, as well as standing up the supply chain for them, and for small modular reactors.
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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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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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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South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2023
South African officials, faced with continued power outages that are hurting the country’s economy, are turning to nuclear power in an effort to support a more reliable supply of electricity. […] The post South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Cold turkeys: The demise of nuclear power in Australia’s AUKUS partner countries
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Peter Dutton wants to pick your pockets to build nuclear reactors in Australia, and says they can be delivered in a decade. The post Cold turkeys: The demise of nuclear power in Australia’s AUKUS partner countries appeared first on RenewEconomy. Based on the experience of the UK and US, that's not true.
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Massive Electrical and Instrumentation Contract Awarded for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Project
POWER Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms, has been awarded an £84 million project by GE Steam Power Systems to provide electrical and instrumentation solutions to Hinkley Point C […] The post Massive Electrical and Instrumentation Contract Awarded for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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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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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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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Wins, losses and participation trophies for US nuclear power in 2023
Canary Media
DECEMBER 12, 2023
With this bumpy year for nuclear coming to a close and the world’s energy stakeholders having just gathered for the most nuclear-focused COP meeting ever , it’s a good time to assess the state of atomic power in the U.S. Government pledges and consumer support for nuclear power in the U.S. have surged in recent…
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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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UK unveils plans for 'biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years'
TechXplore
JANUARY 11, 2024
The UK government on Thursday announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years" to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.
Nuclear power output expected to break global records in 2025
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 23, 2024
Experts say world is ‘past peak fossil power’ but warn against uneven development of energy projects Nuclear power generation is likely to break records in 2025 as more countries invest in reactors to fuel the shift to a low-carbon global economy, while renewable energy is likely to overtake coal as a power source early next year, data has shown.
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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Puget Sound Energy Commits $10M to Nuclear Power Feasibility Work, X-energy SMR Technology a Leading Contender for Project
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2024
Energy Northwest, a Washington state public power joint operating agency, announced an agreement with Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy (PSE), which it says will “accelerate the agency’s program examining the feasibility […] The post Puget Sound Energy Commits $10M to Nuclear Power Feasibility Work, X-energy SMR Technology a Leading Contender (..)
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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%.
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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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.
‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Bowen rubbishes Coalition claim Australia could have nuclear power in a decade
The Guardian: Energy
MARCH 9, 2024
The mocking comment on Sunday came as the government continued to pour scorn on the opposition’s speculative alternative plan to renewable energy.
This is what happens when an uncosted Coalition thought-bubble on nuclear power is presented as a concrete proposal | Temperature Check
The Guardian: Energy
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
You get a page one story in The Australian under the headline: “Powerful majority supports nuclear option for energy security” backed with two pieces of commentary, an editorial and a narrative reliably echoed by Sky News Australia.
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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.
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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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.
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