Germany is to temporarily halt the phasing-out of two nuclear power plants in an effort to shore up energy security after Russia cut supplies of gas to Europe’s largest economy.
Advanced Reactors / UK Awards £3.3 Million For Six ‘Cutting-Edge’ Nuclear Projects
Cutting-edge nuclear technology projects across the UK have received government backing of £3.3m (€3.8m, $3.8m) to help develop the next generation of nuclear reactors.
France to restart all nuclear reactors by winter amid energy crunch
France’s minister for energy transition said Friday that French electricity giant EDF has committed to restart all its nuclear reactors by this winter to help the country through the broad energy...
Features Estonia / SMR Company Fermi Energia Targets €55/MWh For Electricity From Reactors
Estonian small modular reactor company Fermi Energia is aiming to supply electricity to large customers in the Baltic region at €55/MWh over a 15-year period – a significant fall from the €100/MWh...
British government to invest $809 mln in Sizewell C nuclear power plant
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday the government would invest 700 million pounds ($809 million) in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant being developed by French energy giant EDF...
France doubles down on nuclear, joins calls for electricity market overhaul
The bloc’s electricity market needs a “top-to-bottom” overhaul, said French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire, adding that there is no energy transition without nuclear power on Tuesday.
Nuclear power stations could be fast-tracked to help solve energy crisis
New rules could speed up approval of major infrastructure projects to help bolster sources of supply
Switzerland / Politicians Form Lobby Group To Call For Rethink On Nuclear Plant Phaseout
A group of Swiss politicians has formed a lobby group which is planning to petition the government to hold a referendum on revising the country’s energy policy to guarantee adequate power supplies...