The POWER Interview: European Group Building Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:31:19 +0000

Advancements in nuclear power technology have brought several new companies into the sector, many of them working on innovative reactor designs and fuels to move the industry forward. One of […]

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NEI Head: ‘This Is the Biggest Moment for Nuclear Energy Since the Dawn of the Atomic Age’

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 19:45:26 +0000

“Everywhere we look, we’re seeing demand surging,” Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), said. “When we talk about demand for nuclear, we’re talking about the […]

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Emerging Opportunities for Nuclear in the Energy Transition

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 13:08:16 +0000

Nuclear has re-invented itself as a compelling pathway to achieving net-zero. It is said that everything is cyclical—where there are periods of expansions and contractions. Could this be true of […]

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The POWER Interview: How a Canadian Small Reactor Will Support Industrial Decarbonization

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:52:16 +0000

The nuclear power industry is banking on development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology to support global growth. Canada is at the forefront of the SMR market, with at least four Canadian provinces involved in a joint strategic plan to advance the deployment of SMRs. ARC Clean Technology Canada recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]

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Enel and Newcleo Agree to Partner on New Gen-IV Small Modular Reactors

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:58:39 +0000

The Enel Group and clean nuclear technology company newcleo signed an agreement under which they will work together on Generation IV nuclear technology projects. Under the deal, Enel will collaborate with newcleo by providing “specialized expertise” through the sharing of “a number of the company’s qualified personnel.” newcleo, for its part, will secure an option […]

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Small Modular Reactors Aren’t Difficult Nuclear Waste Generators

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:26:42 +0000

Many experts believe small modular reactors (SMRs), which are generally classified as nuclear power reactors with an electrical output of 300 MW or less, offer great promise for supplying the world with carbon-free energy. Several SMRs designs are under development by companies around the world including NuScale Power, GE-Hitachi, Terrestrial Energy, TerraPower, Toshiba, X-energy, and […]

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Nuclear Power Plants Scale Down To Pump Out Sustainable H2

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:43:13 +0000

nuclear energy SMR Ukraine green hydrogen NuscaleA new small modular reactor pilot project in Ukraine could provide nuclear power plants with new reasons for being, including sustainable hydrogen and ammonia production.

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Canada Bank Group Pledges Millions Toward Nuclear Power Project

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:17:47 +0000

The Canadian government has pledged more financing toward development of a grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR), as the country continues to support nuclear power as a way to cut emissions of greenhouse gases from its power generation sector. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Oct. 25 said C$970 million ($708 million) is targeted for a […]

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Canada’s OPG and Czech Republic’s ČEZ Partner to Advance SMR and Other Nuclear Technology

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:50:16 +0000

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Czech Republic-based ČEZ are collaborating to advance deployment of nuclear technology, including small modular reactors (SMRs). The companies said they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Oct. 11, with an aim to “reduce financial, technical and schedule risk to both parties on their respective future projects.” OPG is Ontario’s […]

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Nuclear Power on the Upswing, Numerous Projects Take Shape Around the World

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:42:33 +0000

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) says momentum is building for nuclear power in many countries amid soaring fuel prices and growing energy security concerns. “In today’s context of the global energy crisis, skyrocketing fossil fuel prices, energy security challenges and ambitious climate commitments, I believe nuclear power has a unique opportunity to stage a comeback,” […]

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