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Best invest in Building and talking about Fusion power, space, maritime propulsion systems and industry as data centres are. Great Headline, Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR People talk about Nuclear (meaning Fission) and fail to discuss fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is ignorant of what's happening around it. It must pull its collective uranium heads out of the sand and prepare to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an ever-increasing pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place, and soon to be out of Fuel" and merely temporary. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now, see what is happening in the world of the fusion industry. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fuel shortage is increasingly real, https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr

The Maryland University Training Reactor, which might have inspired America’s most famous fictional nuclear technician, Homer Simpson, observed its 50th anniversary this Summer. Learn more about the research facility at the link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYTkMmeu

At the outset, well said by K Huff "We have made huge Strides".! Btw: An excellent Speaker/Presenter- Best wishes IF I MAY SAY* - Goal of 200 GWe of NEW Nuclear by 2050.! - Seemingly even more amazing India's Goal of 100 GWe of Nuclear by 2047.! (to coincide with Celebration of 100 years of India's Independence) Btw: The current Nuclear Capacity is only 7,480 MWe with Robust Nuclear Program under Construction. (& Planned) * I am reminded of seemingly Past practice of "OVER Promising but, UNDER Delivering" with respect to Nuclear Cost & Schedule Performances. Going forward for the Commercial Success of NEW Nuclear , it must be "Cost-competitive" (particularly in the West) - On a reasonably "Apples-To-Apples" Basis.!)...Seems also deserves some credit** associated with Nuclear Electricity being "Carbon Free" ** Fair/Un-biased basis- Not suggesting any Hand-outs.! #DATABASE(1970-2024)

UNPARALLELED Support for NEW Nuclear.! With great continued DOE Support combined with U.S. Congress and White House Acts/Initiatives to build more Reactors in the U.S. After more than 30 years, it's about time for U.S. Utilities/TVA/Industries to ORDER/Sign CONTRACT*** for FIRST NEW Nuclear Plant in the U.S.! - One or more of the Leading SMRs developed in THE U.S. - One or more of the Successfully Operating Large Size Advanced Generation III+ Reactor developed in THE U.S.. Btw: Time seems to be just right to take many "Real" Advantages/Benefits from the AP1000- Vogtle 3 & 4 Completed/Operational in THE U.S. *** Suggest follow the North America Leader in NEW Nuclear- Next door good Neighbor CANADA. (Ordered Fleet of BWRX-300 SMR. (& initial Site work already Started) #DATABASE(1970-2024)

Repowering Coal Sites with Nuclear The ADVANCE Act also enables the cleanup and reuse of brownfield sites, including retired or retiring coal plants. Our analysis shows that hundreds of these coal sites could be converted into nuclear power plants to help keep high-paying jobs and economic opportunities in these energy communities. The NRC will examine and streamline licensing processes for nuclear facilities at these sites and will also take into account the associated infrastructure as part of the process. The NRC is currently reviewing TerraPower’s construction permit application to build its Natrium reactor near a retiring coal plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. If approved, it would be the first one issued by the NRC for a commercial non-light water reactor and will pave the way for other designs looking to do the same at similar brownfield sites.

It is nice to see a positive trend post Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents. It is the enduring appeal of nuclear energy lies in its potent combination of high energy density, reliability, and sustainability. Despite the challenges it faces, nuclear power remains a compelling option for addressing the world's energy needs in a way that is both efficient and environmentally responsible. Moving forward, continued innovation and a commitment to safety and sustainability will be crucial in realizing the full potential of nuclear energy as a key component of the global energy mix.

We just took a big step forward in building more reactors in the U.S. President Biden recently signed the ADVANCE Act into law, which is expected to speed up the licensing and deployment of new reactors. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Mike Goff breaks down this latest legislative win for our domestic nuclear sector: https://bit.ly/3WdTysu

The passing of the ADVANCE Act should really help us get more reactors online, more quickly, having a huge, positive impact on the grid. INL breaks down some great information on their site about the impact nuclear energy can have on our increasing demands: https://lnkd.in/epfkhwCA