Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on Friday that homemade sources of energy like nuclear power and perovskite solar cells are important for the country. The first woman to lead Japan, Takaichi, 64, was elected prime minister this week. She faces a nagging inflation problem, which is partly attributable to high fossil fuel import prices, after her ruling …
In a report today the Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee says new planning guidance for building Britain’s future nuclear energy generation brings a welcome ‘presumption of consent’ for low-carbon generation across a range of nuclear technologies. But the UK’s move into unprecedented territory of private development of new nuclear sites creates new challenges. …
The outer containment dome has been installed at unit 5 of the Lufeng nuclear power plant in China’s Guangdong province. It is the first of two HPR1000 (Hualong One) units under construction at the site, where four CAP1000s are also planned. On 18 October, the outer containment dome steel formwork module – measuring 51 metres …
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control …
Nicolle Butcher; President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation First-of-its kind project in the G7 will create 18,000 jobs and secure province’s energy future As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is investing $1 billion through the Building Ontario Fund in the first …
First-of-its-kind handbook serves as a guide for design safety for civilian nuclear ships. Commercial shipping accounts for 3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions globally. As the sector sets climate goals and chases a carbon-free future, nuclear power — long used as a source for military vessels — presents an enticing solution. To date, however, …
Agreement Establishes Collaboration Framework for Exploring an AP1000 Project in Alberta Westinghouse Electric Company and Energy Alberta have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in defining the next steps in considering the deployment of an advanced AP1000® modular reactor in Alberta. Under the agreement, the companies will conduct joint technical and commercial discussions, …
Palisades reactor engineers perform a detailed inspection of new fuel assemblies before placement in the site’s new fuel storage racks. The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert Township, Michigan, has received new nuclear fuel – 68 assemblies in total – achieving a major milestone on the path to restarting the plant. Procuring new fuel was …
On October 11, Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power project, utilizing the Hualong One technology, began loading its first batch of nuclear fuel. This milestone signifies the project’s transition to the nuclear commissioning stage, paving the way for criticality and grid connection. Fuel loading, which involves placing fresh nuclear fuel assemblies into the reactor, …
The province has unveiled its strategy to power Saskatchewan in the future. The Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan, released Monday, focuses on what the government calls “utilizing Saskatchewan resources.” It outlines the province’s approach to power generation and transmission, and its goal of building a power system that includes nuclear energy. “The …