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Alternative Energy / Nuclear Power

How Nuclear Power Can Dethrone King Coal

Jun 16, 2023 at 07:06 | Robert Rapier

Over the past 15 years, the United States has undergone a significant transition away from coal-fired power plants. This transition is being driven by several factors, including environmental…

Europe’s Nuclear Power Puzzle

Jun 07, 2023 at 08:42 | Felicity Bradstock

Since the European Commission stated the need for an accelerated green transition that includes nuclear power and natural gas, it seems member states are having a hard time agreeing on…

Nuclear Power May Become Crucial In Decarbonization Efforts

Jun 01, 2023 at 14:50 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Nuclear power generation could help the world decarbonize energy amid growing global demand for electricity with the ‘electrify everything’ push, including in transportation. The energy crisis of the past year…

Finnish Nuclear Power Plant Cuts Output After Prices Go Negative

May 25, 2023 at 11:52 | ZeroHedge

As we detailed in early May, the transition from testing to regular output last month saw Finland's first nuclear power-plant drive electricity prices dramatically lower.

Japan Court Dismisses Citizens' Concerns, Paves Way For Nuclear Power Restart

May 25, 2023 at 08:39 | ZeroHedge

On Wednesday, a district court in Japan dismissed residents' calls to halt the restart of a nuclear reactor. This represents a victory for the Pacific island nation, grappling with soaring…

The EU Is Deeply Divided Over Nuclear's Role In The Energy Transition

May 18, 2023 at 17:06 | Tsvetana Paraskova

While the U.S., the UK, and even Japan are doubling down on nuclear energy in the wake of the energy crisis, the European Union has seen divisions among member states…

Consortium Of Japanese Companies To Back Promising Fusion Startup

May 18, 2023 at 10:29 | ZeroHedge

16 companies in Japan, including Mitsubishi Corp., Kansai Electric Power Co. and one government affiliated fund, are readying a $73.6 million investment in a startup working to commercialize…

Electricity Prices Plunge By 75% As Finland Opens New Nuclear Power Plant

May 16, 2023 at 09:18 | ZeroHedge

The commencement of regular output from a much-delayed Finnish nuclear reactor in April saw electricity prices in the country decrease by more than 75 percent. The Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear…

Visualizing The Crucial Role Of Uranium

May 11, 2023 at 10:38 | ZeroHedge

Uranium is the primary fuel for nuclear energy, powering more than 400 reactors that make up 10% of the world’s annual electricity generation.

Support For Nuclear Energy In The U.S. Is At A 10-Year High

May 03, 2023 at 10:17 | Haley Zaremba

A brand new Gallup poll shows that support for nuclear energy in the United States is at a 10-year high. This finding is…

New Nuclear Technology Is Safer, More Efficient And More Sustainable

May 01, 2023 at 09:28 | Robert Rapier

In 2019, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released Nuclear Power in a Clean Energy System, which highlights the importance of nuclear power in…

Will The EU Sanction Russia’s Nuclear Industry?

Apr 28, 2023 at 10:40 | Felicity Bradstock

In February 2022, the EU imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions at this point included restrictive…

Has Germany’s Era Of Nuclear Energy Come To An End?

Apr 17, 2023 at 10:57 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Germany took its last three nuclear power plants offline on Saturday, ending more than six decades of commercial nuclear energy use.  The power plants Emsland in Niedersachsen, Isar-2 in Bavaria,…

World’s Largest Uranium Miner Ramps Up Output To Sell To New Customers

Apr 12, 2023 at 09:22 | ZeroHedge

Europe has been weaning itself off Russian crude, refined products, and natural gas in the wake of the war in Ukraine. But the dependency on Russia's vast nuclear…

The Pros And Cons of Modular Nuclear Reactors

Apr 10, 2023 at 11:08 | Leonard Hyman & William Tilles

Did you ever get the feeling that you’ve seen this movie before, except with another name? The remake, maybe in color this time or with a younger cast? Well, nothing…

A New Era For Nuclear Power In America?

Apr 06, 2023 at 09:12 | Robert Rapier

Nuclear power has been a source of electricity in the United States for more than 60 years. The first nuclear power plant in the U.S. was the Experimental…

Small Modular Reactors Are Gaining Ground

Apr 05, 2023 at 09:20 | Leonard Hyman & William Tilles

In terms of technology, the first fifty years of the commercial nuclear power industry in the US was similar to early ice cream choices when there was only chocolate and…

EU Members Clash Over Nuclear Energy’s Role In Climate Policy

Mar 27, 2023 at 09:23 | Michael Kern

The European Union needs to work on a divide among its member countries regarding the role of nuclear energy in achieving their renewable energy goals. This disagreement may delay the…

Russia’s Nuclear Industry Continues To Rake In Export Revenue

Mar 24, 2023 at 11:02 | Haley Zaremba

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February of last year, President Vladimir Putin counted on the fact that imposing meaningful economic sanctions on his country would be no easy feat. Putin’s…

The U.S. Is Racing To Revitalize Its Nuclear Industry

Mar 17, 2023 at 10:27 | Felicity Bradstock

Unlike many other countries around the world, the U.S. has kept its nuclear power up and running, making it the biggest producer of nuclear power today. Nevertheless, after falling out…

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