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Czech power company CEZ reported that unit 3 at the Dukovany NPP for the first time had achieved a heat output of 1,475 MWt, which is 2.3% more than before and corresponds to an output of 511 MWe under optimal climatic conditions. The increase, which the power engineers achieved safely without any increase in fuel consumption or emissions, corresponds, for example, to three times the power of the hydroelectric power plant at the foot of the Brno dam. As a result, the annual production of the Dukovany NPP should increase by approximately 300,000 MWh next year after modifications to all four units.

Date: Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsez-increases-efficiency-at-dukovany-11687134

The modernisation of existing nuclear power units in the Czech Republic has added extra capacity equivalent to the output of a large coal-fired power plant, operator ČEZ has said.

Date: Friday, 12 April 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/CEZ-highlights-increased-capacity-of-existing-unit

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the second cohort of communities selected as part of the Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP), a technical assistance initiative intended to assist disadvantaged communities and those with historical ties to fossil fuel industries take control of their clean energy future. The 30 selected communities will receive a total of $18m in technical assistance to develop action plans that “reduce local air pollution, increase energy resilience, lower utility costs and energy burdens, and create good paying jobs”.

Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsdoe-announces-funding-for-clean-energy-in-disadvantaged-communities-11633086

The USA and the European Union have reiterated their intent to strengthen their strategic relationship to ensure energy security, align policies, and deepen cooperation on technologies and innovation, all with the aim of accelerating the global transition to climate neutrality.

Date: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/EU,-US-council-underlines-joint-strategic-efforts

US fusion energy developer Type One Energy Group has announced plans to build Infinity One - its stellarator fusion prototype machine - at Tennessee Valley Authority's Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee.

Date: Saturday, 24 February 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Prototype-fusion-reactor-planned-for-TVA-site

China’s FDS consortium is currently working on projects to develop a family of reactors that use heavy metal as a coolant, Dr Liu Chao of the International Academy of Neutron Sciences in Chongqing told the Sixth International Scientific & Technical Conference on Innovative Designs and Technologies of Nuclear Power (ISTC NIKIET – 2023). During the plenary session of the conference held at Russia’s NA Dollezhal Scientific Research & Design Institute of Power Engineering (NIKIET), Dr Liu explained that neutron sources are the important experimental platform for the R&D of advanced nuclear energy and nuclear technology applications.

Date: Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newschina-outlines-heavy-metal-coolant-reactor-projects-11439144

A study of clean energy alternatives led by the Pueblo Innovative Energy Solutions Advisory Committee (PIESAC) found that only advanced nuclear could make the community "whole" from the losses it will suffer from the closure of the last unit at the Comanche coal-fired power plant in Pueblo, Colorado, while ensuring a just transition.

Date: Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Community-led-study-recommends-nuclear-to-replace

The Czech government has approved the “Czech SMR Roadmap – Applicability & Contribution to Economy”, which was submitted by the Ministry of Industry & Trade. Based on the Roadmap, small modular reactor (SMR) technology will be included in the State Energy Policy and recognised in the Spatial Development Policy of the Czech Republic. The Roadmap provides an overview of possible sites and investment models.

Date: Wednesday, 08 November 2023
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsczech-republic-approves-roadmap-for-smr-development-11278146