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Nuclear Energy Powers COP

Nuclear power provided approximately 70% of the electricity for COP26 in Glasgow yesterday, according to data from National Grid’s Carbon Intensity App.

5 Nov 2021

UK Nuclear Stations Reach Historic Clean Power Milestone as COP Hub Launched

As world leaders gather in Glasgow to discuss tackling climate change, Britain’s current nuclear fleet passed a significant milestone, clocking up 2000 terawatt hours of clean power generation. That’s enough zero carbon electricity to power all the UK’s 29 million homes for 18.5 years.

2 Nov 2021

Idaho National Laboratory and PNW Hydrogen Partner to Produce Clean Hydrogen with Nuclear Energy

Idaho National Laboratory will partner with the country's largest commercial nuclear energy facility to bring the nation one step closer to a carbon-free future.

13 Oct 2021

Developing Powerful and Cost-efficient Nuclear Power Plants for a Low-Carbon Future

If nuclear energy is to play a pivotal role in securing a low-carbon future, researchers must not only develop a new generation of powerful and cost-efficient nuclear power plants, but provide stakeholders with the tools for making smart investment choices among these advanced reactors.

11 Aug 2021

Nuclear and Renewables Partnership Shows Path to Climate Goals

Britain remains dependent on fossil fuels, but regions with both nuclear and wind power are already reaching 2030 decarbonisation targets, according to analysis conducted by the Nuclear Industry Association of figures published by the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO).

3 Feb 2021

Soaring Fossil Fuel Use Shows Need for Nuclear

National Grid has issued its third warning in six weeks over Britain’s electricity supplies, as low renewable output and high demand have reduced spare capacity.

27 Nov 2020

Coal Burning Streak Shows Urgent Need for Nuclear Power - NIA

Britain burned coal for electricity for eight consecutive days (3-10 November), according to data published by National Grid, the longest such streak in seven months. Burning gas has been Britain’s leading source of power throughout that time. Fossil fuels together have regularly provided more than 50% of our electricity.

12 Nov 2020

Ingeteam Reaches 50GW Installed Wind Capacity Milestone

Ingeteam, a global technology Group specialized in electric power conversion, has announced today that it commissioned 50 GW of electrical wind power conversion equipment to date, thanks to consistently strong sales of wind power converters and wind control cabinets.

From Ingeteam Power Technology S.A. Energy 3 Jun 2020

New Book Detailing the UK’s Nuclear History Provides Essential Background for the Future of Nuclear Civil Infrastructure

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) recently published ‘Golden Egg or Poisoned Chalice?: The Story of Nuclear Power in the UK’, by Tony Wooldridge and Stephen Druce.

25 Feb 2020