All realistic options that might contribute to global net-zero must be considered, the Generation IV International Forum has said in an open letter to COP26 President Alok Sharma. Nuclear systems and advanced reactors - such as Generation IV systems - can contribute to a net-zero society alongside renewable energies, it says.
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Leaders in the nuclear sector yesterday discussed how nuclear energy can contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the fight against climate change during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the 12th Clean Energy Ministerial being hosted by Chile. They said technological breakthroughs and innovations can extend nuclear energy's contribution to climate action and accelerate strategies to cleaner energy.
Nuclear–Renewable Synergies for Clean Energy Solutions
Dec. 18, 2020
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The definition of clean energy does not always include nuclear energy, but it is one of the world s largest sources of low-carbon electricity, second only to hydropower. When considering greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear has the potential to be a key part of clean energy solutions.
Since 2011, the Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis (JISEA) has explored the potential for increased integration of nuclear and renewables in the evolving power grid. When we think outside of the box with nuclear energy, there are many