Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time ...
21 hours ago · TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from restarting, the first rejection under safety standards that were reinforced after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.The decision is a setback for Japan as it seeks to accelerate reactor restarts to maximize nuclear power.
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Oct 11, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association
The next generation of nuclear reactors is getting more …
Jan 18, 2024 · Alternative ways of powering, cooling, and constructing reactors could help get more nuclear energy on the grid.
Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the ... - ABC News
21 hours ago · The No. 2 reactor building of the Tsuruga nuclear power plant is seen in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast on July, 2024.(Kyodo News via AP)
Live updates: Nuclear fusion reaction breakthrough | CNN
Dec 13, 2022 · US officials announced Tuesday that researchers have produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain. Follow here for live news updates.
The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters ...
Jul 31, 2023 · ATLANTA (AP) — The first American nuclear reactor to be built from scratch in decades is sending electricity reliably to the grid, but the cost of the Georgia power plant could discourage utilities from pursuing nuclear power as a path to a carbon-free future.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $900 Million to Build and …
Oct 16, 2024 · Utilities are looking to extend the lifespan of current nuclear reactors, planning to uprate reactor capacity, reversing plans to close reactors, and even restarting formerly closed reactors. At the same time, they are earnestly exploring building new reactors to meet the fast-growing demand for carbon-free energy.
You had a lot of questions about next-generation nuclear reactors…
Aug 9, 2024 · The United States is speeding up efforts to license and build a new generation of nuclear reactors to supply carbon-free electricity. Faster development is one thing Congress and the administration agree on. President Joe Biden signed legislation in July to modernize the licensing of new reactor technologies so they can be built faster.
REUTERS IMPACT US looks to resurrect more nuclear reactors, …
NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The Biden administration is working on plans to bring additional decommissioned nuclear power reactors back online to help meet soaring demand for emissions-free...
The US certifies the first small modular nuclear reactor design
Jan 23, 2023 · The Federal Regulatory Commission certified an advanced small modular nuclear reactor design for the first time, marking a milestone for next-generation nuclear power plants.