EDF to bring Taishan Nuclear Power Plant reactor offline
The radiochemical parameters of the reactor's primary circuit water were found to be below regulatory thresholds.
Nuclear
Rolls-Royce and Cavendish Nuclear sign agreement for SMR programme
The MoU with Cavendish Nuclear is expected to add capabilities to the UK's SMR programme.
Clean power standards: inside the plight of hydropower and nuclear
Can nuclear power follow hydropower in Europe, and achieve inclusion in legislation targeting clean power...
Japan to promote renewable power and reduce fossil fuel imports during 2021-2030
Japan will focus on renewable power to reduce reliance on nuclear power as well as...
Ride the lightning: new issue of Future Power Technology out now
In this issue: lightning’s threat to wind turbines, the Fukushima water clean-up controversy, Covid-19’s impact...
Power generation in Taiwan in 2025 is estimated to be free from nuclear power
Taiwan plans to phase out nuclear power generation, reaching zero capacity by 2025.
Electricity demand estimated to decline during 2021-2030
With a declining population and industry, electricity demand in Ukraine is expected to fall to 92.7Twh by 2030.
US DOE to offer funding for nuclear energy projects
The funding will support projects that will improve resiliency and develop carbon-free nuclear power.
Iranian nuclear plant shutdown highlights the unique risks of nuclear power
Nuclear power’s cleanliness and reliability are attractive, but its unique risks are demonstrated at the Bushehr facility.
Fusion: ITER solenoid ships and General Fusion plans UK plant
Components of the ITER fusion project are ready for shipping, and a Canadian fusion company has announced a UK project.
Something in the water: controversy courts the Fukushima clean-up
The Japanese government has announced plans to release more than a million tonnes of water from the Fukushima site into the sea.
