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Mini nuclear plants could emerge almost anywhere in the UK
The UK Government is considering changes to planning rules that could allow the construction of mini nuclear plants in a wider range of locations.
read more... 15/01/2024
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Poland approves construction of SMR nuclear units at six sites
Poland has given the green light for the construction of 24 new small modular reactor (SMR) units across six sites, executives of the company that will build the nuclear facilities said on Thursday, as Warsaw looks to reduce its use of fossil fuels.
read more... 08/12/2023
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Sweden Doubles Down on Nuclear Energy with Parliamentary Approval
The Parliament of Sweden has approved a new energy bill paving the way for the construction of additional nuclear reactors beyond the 10 originally approved to boost energy security and reduce carbon emissions, Reuters reports. Sweden’s current fleet of six nuclear reactors is all that remains from 12 reactors after a 1980 referendum committed to exiting nuclear energy entirely.
read more... 30/11/2023
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Construction starts on electricity link between France, Ireland
Construction on a high-voltage subsea cable able to carry enough power for 450,000 homes, with the aim of boosting energy security and helping to reduce bills, began on Monday between France and Ireland.
read more... 14/11/2023
Czechia progresses on new nuclear unit as three companies bid for contracts
The construction of a new nuclear power unit has moved forward with binding bids accepted from US-Canadian Westinghouse, France’s EDF and the Korean company KHNP, announced ČEZ’s Director of New Energy Division Tomáš Pleskač.
read more... 01/11/2023