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Should nuclear be part of Australia's future energy mix? David Ryan provides an overview of what Australian nuclear energy generation would involve from a practical and legal perspective in this HSF Notes article. I particularly appreciated the insight into the costs and lead times associated with establishing nuclear energy generation. #chasingzero #HSFEnergy #energytransition #nuclear

Today's news has been dominated by the unveiling of the federal opposition's plans to build seven nuclear power plants by 2050 should they be elected to power at the next election. There has been extensive debate from both public and private sectors about whether nuclear power should be part of Australia’s future energy mix. This note looks at the arguments for and against the use of nuclear power in Australia and assesses whether nuclear power is a realistic solution to the requirements of Australia’s energy transition. #chasingzero #HSFEnergy #energytransition #nuclear

Three Mile Island🔥was the site of America’s worst nuclear disaster. The nuclear plant is now set to reopen to exclusively sell power to Microsoft to aid the company’s massive AI future. 🤯 #Microsoft signed a deal to revive the closed down Three Mile Island nuclear power plant with exclusive rights to 100% of the output in order to power its data center infrastructure. Here's what you need to know about #AI and Microsoft's #Sustainability efforts with the massive project: https://lnkd.in/ezDFUN76

📢 Wylfa for Giga! 📈 To reach up to 24GW of nuclear by 2050 we need a mixture of small and large nuclear, the announcement by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero today is another positive set forward towards that goal ❓ What are we looking for next...technology selection? number of reactors to be deployed? investment? slice of UK high value supply chain? #nuclear #netzero https://lnkd.in/eu9AGe5P

The White House recently announced measures intended to support the nuclear power industry in the face of increasing security costs and competition from alternative sources of power, arguing that nuclear power is crucial for supplying uninterrupted and emission-free energy to meet the growing demands. Check out this article to learn more! Do you see nuclear power continuing to grow as a crucial energy source in the US?

Today is a hugely exciting day for the UK #nuclear sector - the Government’s Civil Nuclear Roadmap is one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking visions the industry has seen in decades. As a developer of advanced nuclear technology (ANT), MoltexFLEX is especially pleased to see plans to streamline regulatory and licensing timelines, and to consult on a siting policy to open up new nuclear sites. Together with the consultation on routes to market, these initiatives which will help accelerate the delivery of the economic benefits of ANTs such as our FLEX reactor to the UK. In particular, the potential for ANTs to affordably decarbonise hard-to-reach areas of #industry and #transport. We are greatly looking forward to working with Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on these consultations. #energy #climatechange #climateaction https://lnkd.in/eyz8myiP

How do we see ourselves quadrupling our Nuclear Power output by 2050? With only two new sites coming online last year, do we see an exclusive reliance on Smaller Reactors? (France added eight in meantime…) To reach this target we also must maintain & build on our existing sites, including Sizewell here in the East of England, with improved investment in local infrastructure, which we at Sweco’s #Ipswich hub are glad to provide. The question remains though, how do we best upskill our domestic workforce to build & service this growing Nuclear demand across the Britain, cost effectively, safely & in time to reach Net Zero? #Nuclearfutures #netzero2050 #eastofengland

The completion of the second new reactor at Plant Vogtle marks a significant milestone in the United States' nuclear energy landscape. After years of development and substantial investment, the reactor has commenced supplying electricity to the Georgia grid, marking another big step towards meeting the escalating demand for electricity while lowering emissions. Check out this article to learn more! What do you think is next for nuclear power in the United States? #GAGrid #Nuclear #LowerEmissions

The U.S. wants to triple nuclear power by 2050. America's coal communities could provide a pathway https://lnkd.in/gzpEWwNj Triple Nuclear Power... Here we go✝️

Well done #Teeside and Community Nuclear Power - some of us have been banging on for years saying that #SMR #nuclear can be privately financed and developed. It's a shame though that regulation and red tape has held up #Cumbria being the first location. Although still hope it'll be the second! There needs to be a fundamental review of nuclear policy and strategy in the #UK to enable more small scale nuclear plants to add to our low carbon energy mix.