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Oct 11, 2024 · World Nuclear News is a public information service of World Nuclear Association, covering the global nuclear energy sector. Find out the latest news, features and analysis on new nuclear projects, regulation, safety, uranium, fuel and more.
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Find out the latest news and developments in the new nuclear sector, including small modular reactors, fusion power, and nuclear icebreakers. Read about the funding, construction, and operation of various nuclear projects around the world.
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Find the latest news and articles on nuclear energy and its role in achieving a clean power system by 2030 and beyond. Learn about nuclear applications, innovations, challenges and opportunities in various sectors and regions.
Polish government approves first nuclear power plant
Sep 10, 2024 · According to the adopted schedule, the construction of the first nuclear power plant will start in 2026, with the first reactor - with a capacity of 1.0-1.6 GWe - being commissioned in 2033. Subsequent units will be implemented every 2-3 years.
Nuclear output to reach new record by 2025, says IEA
Sep 18, 2024 · The International Energy Agency expects global nuclear power generation to reach a new high by 2025, driven by demand growth and low-emission transition. Asia will account for 30% of global nuclear generation, while China and …
Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Seeing nuclear as a flexible energy source - producing electricity, hydrogen and heat with large-scale energy storage - rather than merely as a source of baseload power means it can complement the variability of renewables without the need for back-up natural gas power plants, a new report from the Dalton Nuclear Institute says.
Leaders commit to 'unlock potential' of nuclear ... - World Nuclear …
The summit, organised by the IAEA and Belgium, brought together 32 countries that support nuclear power as a key component of climate action and energy security. The leaders committed to enhance cooperation, financing, innovation and workforce training for nuclear development.
Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Nov 7, 2024 · Find out the latest news and developments on uranium and nuclear fuel, including contracts, production, tariffs, technology and more. Read about US DOE awards, Lotus mine restart, GA-EMS digital twin, Framatome-ČEZ collaboration and Russia's uranium export plan.
International banks express support for nuclear expansion
Sep 23, 2024 · A group of 14 global financial institutions have recognised the role of nuclear energy in the low-carbon transition and expressed support for tripling its capacity by 2050. The event was held at New York Climate Week, where nuclear leaders and industry associations also called for more funding and policy clarity for nuclear projects.
IEA forecasts continued nuclear capacity growth to 2050
The International Energy Agency projects that global nuclear generating capacity will increase from 416 GWe in 2023 to 647 GWe in 2050 in a scenario based on existing energy policies. The report also considers two other scenarios that assume more ambitious climate targets and clean energy transitions.