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Nuclear power plants continue to perform to a high standard and growth is strong, with more than 20 new reactors scheduled to be connected before the end of 2020, World Nuclear Association Director General Agneta Rising says in the latest edition of the World Nuclear Performance Report. But for the industry to reach the Harmony goal of supplying at least 25% of electricity before 2050, Rising says much greater commitment from policymakers will be required.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 30 August 2019
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Policymakers-must-drive-nuclear-further,-report-sa
Nuclear power plants continue to perform to a high standard and growth is strong, with more than 20 new reactors scheduled to be connected before the end of 2020, World Nuclear Association Director General Agneta Rising says in the latest edition of the World Nuclear Performance Report. But for the industry to reach the Harmony goal of supplying at least 25% of electricity before 2050, Rising says much greater commitment from policymakers will be required.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 29 August 2019
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Policymakers-must-drive-nuclear-further,-report-sa
Policymakers have unreasonably and unfairly overlooked the role of nuclear energy in the fight against climate change, writes Borislav Boev, a PhD student at D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics in Bulgaria.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Monday, 04 March 2019
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Viewpoint-Why-we-need-nuclear-power
Nuclear energy has faced serious challenges in recent years because of several factors: competition from low gas prices, subsidised renewables and slow growth in electricity demand in certain markets. But because of several powerful forces we are seeing signs that this year nuclear energy will come roaring back, writes Jarret Adams.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2018
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Five-reasons-nuclear-energy-will-rebound-in-2018
The United Kingdom remains the strongest contender for new nuclear build in Europe, according both pro and anti-nuclear energy industry sources.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 16 June 2011
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-remains-strongest-market-for-european-nuclear-build
The Joint Venture to develop new nuclear build at Sellafield, NW England, “NuGen,” has finally been established. Three companies - GDF Suez , Iberdrola and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) – teamed together to buy 190 ha (470 acres) land at Sellafield from the NDA in 2009. The consortium paid an upfront payment of GBP19.5 million, with a further payment of at least GBP50.5 million to follow in the next six years.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Monday, 29 November 2010
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsnugen-jv-for-sellafield-new-build-launched
The contractor is required to collect and assess the data needed to support CNSC staff in the development of assessment and review guidance and strategy documents for the construction phase of the three main nuclear power plant designs.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Monday, 28 September 2009
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsregulatory-oversight-of-manufacturing-procurement-installation-for-the-construction-phase-of-a-npp-canada-deadline-9-november-2009