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Helsinki's Nuclear Heating Revolution

Helsinki plans to lead the world in nuclear urban heating, using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), with the French company Gorgé's Calogena project as a frontrunner.

Helsinki's Nuclear Heating Revolution

Helsinki plans to lead the world in nuclear urban heating, using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), with the French company Gorgé's Calogena project as a frontrunner.

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What is Helsinki's plan regarding its heating system?

Helsinki, Finland is planning to become the first city globally to utilize nuclear heating, replacing its combustion plants with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This 1.5 billion euro project aims to provide 400 megawatts of heat using approximately 15 SMRs.

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Japan Rejects Nuclear Reactor Restart

Japan's nuclear watchdog rejects the restart of the Tsuruga No. 2 reactor due to safety concerns related to potential active fault lines, marking a setback for the country's nuclear energy plans.

Japan Rejects Nuclear Reactor Restart

Japan's nuclear watchdog rejects the restart of the Tsuruga No. 2 reactor due to safety concerns related to potential active fault lines, marking a setback for the country's nuclear energy plans.

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What are the implications of this decision for Japan's energy policy?

The decision marks a setback for Japan's plan to maximize nuclear power for energy security and carbon neutrality goals. The operator, Japan Atomic Power Co., can reapply after addressing the fault line concerns and implementing plant-wide safety upgrades.

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Japan Rejects Reactor Restart Over Earthquake Risk

Japan's nuclear watchdog rejected the restart of the Tsuruga No. 2 reactor due to safety concerns related to potential active fault lines, marking a setback for the country's nuclear energy plans.

Japan Rejects Reactor Restart Over Earthquake Risk

Japan's nuclear watchdog rejected the restart of the Tsuruga No. 2 reactor due to safety concerns related to potential active fault lines, marking a setback for the country's nuclear energy plans.

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What are the next steps for the Tsuruga No. 2 reactor and its operator?

While the NRA isn't immediately ordering decommissioning, Japan Atomic Power Co. would need to address the fault line issue and implement broader safety improvements to even reapply for a restart. Proving the safety of underlying faults is scientifically challenging.

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