nuclear-power
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China to convert old coal plants to nuclear power?

China to convert old coal plants to nuclear power? A Chinese state-owned energy infrastructure group has proposed a decarbonization plan that would increase the country’s use of nuclear power. The China Energy Engineering Group Co (CEEC) is studying ways to convert retiring coal-fired power facilities into nuclear power plants, according to recent research reports. CEEC’s “Coal to Continue reading
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China approves 10 new reactors, boosting nuclear power for climate goals

China is on a clear trajectory to dominate the global nuclear power industry by 2030. According to the China Nuclear Energy Association’s recent report, the nation now has102 nuclear reactors in various stages of operation, construction, or approval. This monumental achievement marks the first time China has surpassed the rest of the world in overall nuclear power scale. With Continue reading
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South Africa and China sign agreement on nuclear energy

BRICS-member South Africa has entered into a nuclear cooperation agreement with China. The deal focuses on small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), which promise a scalable and incremental development schedule. Aimed at replacing the energy deficit while avoiding extra carbon emissions, they stand a chance of seriously impacting the problem of loadshedding. The deal builds on a letter Continue reading
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China leads world in nuclear energy innovation

China is 10 to 15 years ahead of the US in ability to deploy fourth-generation nuclear reactors at scale, says major US think-tank. The US Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has published a report entitled “How Innovative Is China in Nuclear Power?” which says that China has become the world’s leading proponent of nuclear Continue reading