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Mission: Recommission

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Feb 11, 2025
Noah Rettberg, Decouple's Germany correspondent and a skilled physics technician, dives into the potential resurgence of nuclear energy in Germany. He discusses a report that suggests Germany could reactivate its closed reactors to add significant capacity to the European grid at lower costs. The conversation touches on the evolving political landscape that embraces nuclear energy following recent geopolitical events, as well as the complexities of current nuclear laws that could enable recommissioning. Overall, it highlights a critical juncture in Germany's energy policy.
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INSIGHT

German Nuclear Restart: Cost and Speed

  • Restarting Germany's nuclear reactors is cheaper and faster than building new ones.
  • Refurbishing existing reactors offers a more efficient path to increasing nuclear capacity.
INSIGHT

Germany's Nuclear Potential

  • Germany has the potential to rapidly expand its nuclear capacity by restarting existing reactors.
  • This potential restart could rival historical nuclear build-outs in terms of speed.
ANECDOTE

Germany's Nuclear History

  • Germany's nuclear history involved rapid deployment of large reactors.
  • German reactor designs prioritized robust containments and long-lasting components.
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