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Nuclear ‘renaissance’ is possible despite hurdles: Wood Mackenzie
National governments will need to address more than just competitive costs and innovations.
Nuclear ‘renaissance’ is possible despite hurdles: Wood Mackenzie
National governments will need to address more than just competitive costs and innovations.
Increased investments could lower SMR cost to competitive levels by 2050
SMRs can be a viable competitor with renewable energy, Wood Mackenzie noted.
Policy support for nuclear power expands in 2022
This comes as markets look for a more low-carbon energy supply, Wood Mackenzie reported.
Are small modular reactors the climate solution they claim to be?
The SMR market is expected to reach 21GW by 2035, the Nuclear Energy Agency reported.
Southeast Asia's nuclear ambitions dashed by public opinion
As of 2023, there are 422 operable nuclear power reactors in the world, but none from SEA.
Japan, US governments asked to beef up nuclear energy dev't
The JAIF and NEI asked the two governments to improve the energy market and regulation.
Nuclear electricity generation share drops to lowest value in 4 decades
This is despite the 3.9% increase in the produced electricity.
Here are South Korea’s new ‘five-fold’ energy policies
This includes increasing the nuclear energy ratio to 30% by 2030.
China, Russia drive nuclear investment: IEA
A total of 27 of the 31 reactors constructed since 2017 were Russian or Chinese design.
South Korea, Poland cooperate in nuclear power, defense
Discussions also covered development of hydrogen, battery and CCUS.
Nuclear could play key role to secure energy transitions: IEA
It accounts for 10% of global electricity generation in 2020.
IAEA concludes nuclear security mission in Jordan
The mission was held from 20 to 30 June.
Korea, Czech Republic partner to develop nuclear, hydrogen
The two states signed ten memoranda of understanding.
South Korea eyes becoming a nuclear energy powerhouse
This is provided under the new Energy Policy Directions.
Nuclear agencies call on G7 to support nuclear tech access
The agencies raised the need for incentives and enhanced policies.
South Korea bares gov’t plans to support nuclear energy sector growth
It includes the reconstruction of New Hanwil nuclear plant units 3 and 4.
Taiwan’s nuclear phase-out plan by 2025 ‘more certain’: report
Nuclear power accounted for 9.5% of the power mix, as of end-2021.
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