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Oct 23, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association.
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5 days ago · WEF identifies steps needed for deployment of advanced nuclear. The World Economic Forum has released a framework to help align stakeholders on key actions and strategies to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies. New Nuclear · Thursday, 7 November 2024.
Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Global nuclear generating capacity is expected to increase from 416 GWe in 2023 to 647 GWe in 2050 in a scenario based on existing energy policies, according to the latest World Energy Outlook from the International Energy Agency.
Leaders commit to 'unlock potential' of nuclear ... - World Nuclear …
Leaders and representatives from 32 countries at the Nuclear Energy Summit backed measures in areas such as financing, technological innovation, regulatory cooperation and workforce training to enable the expansion of nuclear capacity to tackle climate change and boost energy security.
Westinghouse accident tolerant fuel in US ... - World Nuclear News
Jul 10, 2024 · In a first for the USA, the country's nuclear regulator has approved an increase in the burnup limit for Westinghouse's Encore accident tolerant fuel design, paving the way for longer and more economic fuel cycles.
IEA sees increasing role for nuclear in energy transition
The IEA says large-scale reactors remain the dominant form of nuclear power in all scenarios, including advanced reactor designs, but the development of and growing interest in small modular reactors (SMRs) increases the potential for nuclear power in the long run.
Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Nov 8, 2024 · Nuclear at heart of Ontario growth plans. Nuclear energy - including the nuclear supply chain - is at the core of the Government of Ontario's plans to build critical infrastructure and spur economic growth set out in its latest economic statement. Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 31 October 2024.
Fukushima Daiichi: How is the decommissioning process going to …
Oct 4, 2024 · The decommissioning process for the Fukushima Daiichi site and surroundings is scheduled to be completed by 2051. It will require many innovations, and careful planning. Here are some of the details outlined at an event at the International Atomic Energy Agency's General Conference in Vienna. (Image: Tepco)
COP28 agreement recognises nuclear's role - World Nuclear News
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties has ended in Dubai with a Global Stocktake - unanimously agreed by all parties - calling for a transitioning away from fossil fuels and an acceleration of zero- and low-emission technologies, including nuclear.
Westinghouse unveils AP300 small modular reactor - World …
Westinghouse has launched what it calls a "game-changer" AP300 small modular reactor, a scaled-down version of its AP1000 reactor, with a goal for the first one to deliver power to the grid within a decade.