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Dominion Energy Virginia is considering the use of small nuclear reactors to meet increasing electricity demands in the state while aiming to meet Virginia’s 2050 carbon-free power goals. This move follows the increasing momentum behind adopting nuclear energy as a viable option to reduce emissions. https://lnkd.in/geFMV9E6

Thank you, Alpha Ring, for hosting Anthropocene Institute and the Solid-State Fusion team at your Monterey lab! We all had a wonderful time and learned so much. May you succeed in your endeavors to bring the world affordable, clean fusion energy. To learn more about Alpha Ring, visit them at https://alpharing.com/ #Science #Research #Innovation #Fusion #FusionEnergy #CleanEnergy #Energy

Small Presence, Big Impact Nuclear energy has one of the smallest footprints of any energy source. According to energy.gov, “An average nuclear power plant requires about 1.3 square miles per 1,000 megawatts of energy,” and with new investments and advances in technology, they’re getting even smaller. Part of what enables nuclear infrastructure to be minimal is that its fuel is extremely dense. One uranium pellet is roughly the size of a gummy bear, and packs around the same amount of energy as a ton of coal, 120 gallons or oil, or 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas.  #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #Energy

"Nuclear is the one that's there all day, every day, all times of the year. And as we look at some of these sources like wind and solar, we expect those to be available as conditions are suitable for them" Team work makes the [grid] dream work ☀️ 🍃 ⚛️ https://lnkd.in/eqK27DfN

🌟 Vistra CEO Jim Burke and Chief Executive Officer at Vistra Corp emphasizes the essential role of nuclear power in achieving a low-carbon future. In a recent discussion, he highlighted that nuclear power is crucial for providing consistent 24/7 low-carbon energy, a necessity that current renewable fleets can't fully meet. Nuclear must be part of the solution, with over 20 companies innovating in nuclear tech. Licensing and investor confidence are key challenges.🔋 Watch the video to learn more! Генеральный директор компании Vistra Джим Берк подчеркивает важную роль атомной энергетики в достижении низкоуглеродного будущего. В ходе недавней дискуссии он подчеркнул, что атомная энергетика имеет решающее значение для обеспечения стабильной круглосуточной низкоуглеродной энергии - необходимости, которую нынешние возобновляемые источники энергии не могут полностью удовлетворить. Ядерная энергетика должна стать частью решения, и более 20 компаний внедряют инновации в области ядерных технологий. Ключевыми проблемами являются лицензирование и доверие инвесторов. Смотрите видео, чтобы узнать больше! 

The ADVANCE Act has been signed into law, bringing with it a more streamlined regulatory process for building new reactors, microreactors, and repowering coal sites with nuclear. Great news, for an ever increasingly power-hungry world. https://lnkd.in/gadJeaFv

President Joe Biden has signed the ADVANCE Act into law, a significant step forward for deploying advanced nuclear reactors. This bipartisan legislation aims to streamline permitting, provide more resources to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and promote global deployment. With this support, we can expect faster development and adoption of innovative nuclear technologies, ensuring energy reliability, national security, and environmental protection. A major leap towards a clean energy future!🔋🙌 Президент Байден подписал закон ADVANCE Act, который стал значительным шагом вперед в деле внедрения передовых ядерных реакторов. Этот двухпартийный закон направлен на упрощение процедуры выдачи разрешений, предоставление дополнительных ресурсов Комиссии по ядерному регулированию и содействие глобальному внедрению. При такой поддержке мы можем рассчитывать на ускоренную разработку и внедрение инновационных ядерных технологий, обеспечивающих энергетическую надежность, национальную безопасность и защиту окружающей среды. Большой скачок к будущему чистой энергии! #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #EnergyTransition Read here: https://lnkd.in/dfs8Wgns

“What about the cost?” This month’s We Don't Have Time article breaks down the lifetime cost of energy sources to help bust the myth that fossil fuels are inherently cheaper than the seemingly prohibitive up-front cost of nuclear energy. Read the article now at https://lnkd.in/gi__6MtE #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #Energy

How many kilowatt hours of electricity did U.S. nuclear power plants generate in 2023? A. 75 million KWh B. 75 billion KWh C. 775 million KWh D. 775 billion KWh Answer: D!

According to Energy.gov, In 2023, U.S. nuclear power plants generated 775 billion KWh of electricity—enough to power 72 million homes! #CleanEnergy  #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy

Small modular reactors are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors. SMRs, which can produce a large amount of low-carbon electricity, are: ➡ Small: physically a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power reactor. ➡ Modular: making it possible for systems and components to be factory-assembled and transported as a unit to a location for installation. ➡ Reactors: harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat to produce energy. atoms.iaea.org/3vFf0M7