Latest nuc news
Here are some of the latest news and updates related to Nuclear Energy (NUC):
International News
- IAEA: Nuclear Power Generation Reaches Record High: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that nuclear power generation reached a record high in 2020, with a total of 2,563 TWh of electricity produced. (Source: IAEA)
- France to Build New Nuclear Reactors: France has announced plans to build six new nuclear reactors by 2050, with the first one expected to be operational by 2035. (Source: World Nuclear News)
- China's Nuclear Power Capacity to Reach 58 GW by 2025: China's nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 58 GW by 2025, with 22 new reactors under construction. (Source: China Daily)
US News
- US Nuclear Power Generation Reaches 20-Year Low: The US nuclear power generation reached a 20-year low in 2020, with a total of 797.3 billion kWh of electricity produced. (Source: EIA)
- Vogtle 3 and 4 Reactors Receive NRC Approval: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the construction of two new reactors at the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia. (Source: NRC)
- Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Development Advances: The US Department of Energy has announced the selection of two companies to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) for commercial use. (Source: DOE)
Industry News
- Westinghouse to Supply Fuel for UK's Hinkley Point C Reactors: Westinghouse Electric Company has been selected to supply fuel for the two EPR reactors at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the UK. (Source: Westinghouse)
- Areva to Supply Fuel for China's Fangchenggang Reactors: Areva has been selected to supply fuel for the two CPR-1000 reactors at the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant in China. (Source: Areva)
- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy to Develop Advanced Reactor Design: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has announced plans to develop an advanced reactor design, known as the BWRX-300, which is expected to be operational by the mid-2020s. (Source: GE Hitachi)
Research and Development
- New Nuclear Reactor Design Could Reduce Waste by 90%: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new nuclear reactor design that could reduce nuclear waste by 90%. (Source: UC Berkeley)
- Advanced Reactor Concepts Show Promise for Carbon-Free Energy: The US Department of Energy has announced the selection of several advanced reactor concepts for funding, which could potentially provide carbon-free energy. (Source: DOE)
- Nuclear Fusion Research Makes Breakthrough: Researchers at the National Ignition Facility have made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research, which could potentially lead to a new source of clean energy. (Source: NIF)
These are just a few of the latest news and updates related to nuclear energy. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to know more about, feel free to ask!