Nuclear Harbors Big Dreams Despite Hurdles
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The Shift towards Nuclear Power and its Role in Carbon-Free Electricity Generation
The chapter explores the Biden administration's focus on uranium enrichment and large nuclear plants, emphasizing the benefits of nuclear power in terms of job creation, energy security, and carbon-free electricity. It discusses the US's plan for domestic uranium production, the involvement of companies like NuScale and Oklo in clean power supply agreements, and the revival of closed nuclear plants alongside the growth of advanced reactors. The comparison of nuclear power markets in the US and China, the interest in nuclear power in the Middle East for carbon-free generation and reducing reliance on oil, and the trend towards smaller modular reactors in the US are also highlighted.
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