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Nuclear can be flexible source in fossil-free energy system, report says

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:01:45 +0100

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#^Nuclear can be flexible source in fossil-free energy system, report says

Seeing nuclear as a flexible energy source - producing electricity, hydrogen and heat with large-scale energy storage - rather than merely as a source of baseload power means it can complement the variability of renewables without the need for back-up natural gas power plants, a new report from the Dalton Nuclear Institute says.

Rosatom 3D-prints first part for use in a nuclear facility

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:05:46 +0100

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#^Rosatom 3D-prints first part for use in a nuclear facility

A pump impeller for the Siberian Chemical Combine, part of Rosatom's TVEL fuel division, was printed on a 3D printer, the company has said.

UK energy system operator recognises role of nuclear

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:57:49 +0100

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#^UK energy system operator recognises role of nuclear

Nuclear will play an important role in the UK achieving a clean power system by 2030 and beyond with life extensions for the current fleet and a new generation of nuclear plants, according to independent energy system planner and operator, the National Energy System Operator (NESO).

Super module installed at Xudabao 2

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:27:56 +0100

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#^Super module installed at Xudabao 2

The largest and heaviest module - the CA20 - has been installed at unit 2 of the Xudabao nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning province, China National Nuclear Corporation subsidiary China Nuclear Power Engineering Company Limited has announced.

Core catcher delivered for El Dabaa's fourth unit

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:42:14 +0100

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#^Core catcher delivered for El Dabaa's fourth unit

The core catcher for unit 4 at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant is expected to be installed by the end of the year. It means all four units will have passed that landmark within little more than a year.

Decommissioning of Italian plant progresses

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:29:47 +0100

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#^Decommissioning of Italian plant progresses

Work to dismantle the systems and components inside the reactor building has begun at Italy's shut down Caorso nuclear power plant, Società Gestione Impianti Nucleari SpA announced.

US labs collaborate to speed up materials inspections

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:09:38 +0100

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#^US labs collaborate to speed up materials inspections

A new algorithm has reduced the time needed to inspect 3D-printed parts for nuclear applications by 85% and could lead the way to faster, safer inspections of irradiated materials and nuclear fuel, speeding up the development and deployment of new nuclear technology.

Regulator rejects amended Susquehanna power agreement

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:55:50 +0100

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#^Regulator rejects amended Susquehanna power agreement

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order rejecting the amended Susquehanna Interconnection Service Agreement between PJM Interconnection, PPL Electric Utilities and Talen Energy Corporation proposing to increase the load capacity of Amazon's data centre at the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania.

China's first CAP1400 begins supplying power

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:44:12 +0100

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#^China's first CAP1400 begins supplying power

The first of two demonstration Guohe One (CAP1400) reactors at Huaneng Group's Shidaowan site in China's Shandong province has been connected to the grid. The 1400 MWe pressurised water reactor design is intended to be deployed in large numbers across the country, as well as for export.

Engineering contract for Bulgarian units signed with Hyundai E&C and Westinghouse

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:51:29 +0100

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#^Engineering contract for Bulgarian units signed with Hyundai E&C and Westinghouse

Hyundai Engineering & Construction, Westinghouse and Kozloduy NPP - New Builds have signed an engineering contract for new capacity at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant.