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WEBSep 20, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association.
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WEB4 days ago · GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls-Royce SMR and Westinghouse enter UK SMR negotiations. Great British Nuclear has announced that there are four companies …
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WEBIAEA releases 2023 nuclear power data. The International Atomic Energy Agency has released its annual nuclear power data publications - and says they paint a picture of a clean energy technology at a crossroads amid the emergence of a new global consensus to accelerate its deployment.
Leaders commit to 'unlock potential' of nuclear ... - World Nuclear …
WEBLeaders 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.
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Nuclear output to reach new record by 2025, says IEA
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Global nuclear power generation is forecast to grow by almost 3% annually on average through to 2026, reaching a new record high by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency. More than half of new reactors expected to become operational during the outlook period are in China and India.
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WEBSep 20, 2024 · The UK, US and Canadian nuclear regulators have outlined high-level principles for deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in the nuclear sector while maintaining adequate safety and security.
Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
WEBSep 19, 2024 · How end-users can help drive nuclear new-build. Artificial intelligence, large industrial energy intensive users, and electrification are driving a new market dynamic for more power - and it must also be clean, dependable and affordable.
IEA sees increasing role for nuclear in energy transition
WEBThe 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.
Decommissioning of Hunterston B approved - World Nuclear News
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has approved EDF Energy's application to start decommissioning the Hunterston B nuclear power plant in Scotland. This decision comes after a public consultation and a detailed assessment by ONR specialist inspectors of EDF Energy's environmental statement.