Tag #Nuclear Power

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Japan Revives Nuclear Power in Post-Fukushima Energy Plan

Japan's new energy plan prioritizes nuclear power, aiming for 20% of energy output by 2040 using approximately 30 reactors, despite the 2011 Fukushima disaster, to address emission targets and energy security, while increasing renewables to 40-50% and decreasing coal usage to 30-40%.

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Russia's Attacks on Ukraine's Power Grid Pose Nuclear Risks

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi visited Ukraine to assess the nuclear safety risks from Russia's attacks on the country's power grid, warning of potential accidents from disruptions to substations and highlighting Ukraine's growing reliance on nuclear power for electricity generation, exceeding 50 percent.

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Dutch Nuclear Plant Expansion: Economic Boon, Social Challenges

A Dutch study finds that building two new nuclear power plants in Borssele will create significant economic benefits but also cause temporary disruptions due to an influx of 8,000 workers, necessitating infrastructure improvements and increased social services to mitigate potential negative impacts ...

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Germany's Nuclear Import Surge Contradicts Official Policy

Germany, after closing its nuclear power plants in April 2023, became a net electricity importer, importing 18.1 terawatt-hours of nuclear power in 2024—double the average of 2015-2022—despite official claims that nuclear power is expensive and imports only occur when domestic production is more cos...

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Rosatom Sells Kazakhstani Uranium Stakes to China Amidst Sanctions and War

Russia's Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakhstani uranium projects to China for an estimated $300-$500 million, driven by Western sanctions risk, depleted uranium deposits, and Russia's financial needs due to the Ukraine war.

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French Court Highlights Risks Jeopardizing EDF's EPR2 Nuclear Program

A French financial court's 97-page report reveals significant financial and technical risks threatening EDF's EPR2 nuclear reactor program, citing the Flamanville EPR reactor's 12-year delay and the unknown costs and funding for the three first reactor pairs, recommending a delay of the final invest...

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Starmer Unveils Plan for Nationwide Nuclear Power Expansion

Keir Starmer unveiled plans for a historic expansion of nuclear power across England and Wales, aiming to use Labour's majority to overcome local opposition and attract investment from tech companies for small modular reactors (SMRs) powering AI data centers; the plan faces technological and financi...

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Ukraine's Energy Ministry Neglect Left Nuclear Power Plants Vulnerable

Ukraine's Energy Ministry failed to protect vulnerable nuclear power switchyards despite repeated warnings, leaving the country's energy grid dangerously exposed to Russian attacks and jeopardizing civilian life, as evidenced by delays in implementing protective measures and the potential for widesp...

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Australia's Clean Energy Transition: Economic Benefits and Job Growth

Australia is rapidly transitioning to clean energy, projected to meet half of its energy needs by year-end, creating 40,000 jobs and offering economic benefits to farmers and communities while costing Australian families $800 annually compared to $1300 for coal and $1500 for nuclear.

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Labor's $2 Billion Plan to Boost Aluminum Industry's Renewable Energy Transition

Australia's Labor party announced a $2 billion plan to help four aluminum smelters transition to renewable energy by 2050, offering tax credits per tonne of aluminum produced using renewable energy, contrasting with the Coalition's nuclear power plan; the plan targets key electoral seats and aims to...

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Habeck Defends Germany's Nuclear Phase-Out Decision Amidst Energy Crisis Inquiry

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck defended the government's decision to phase out nuclear power in spring 2023, rejecting claims of a biased review process before the Bundestag's investigative committee; he stated that extending the nuclear plants' lifespan would not have significantly reduced g...

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Early Computer Pioneer's Work Foreshadows AI Power Solutions

Phyllis Fox's 1949 MIT master's thesis, "The solution of power network problems on large scale digital computers," details her pioneering work using early digital computers to solve power grid issues, foreshadowing current AI power challenges.

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