Press releases
Nuclear must account for one quarter of the energy mix to ensure that Europe meets its 2050 low-carbon targets
Brussels, 22 November 2018: If Europe is serious about decarbonising its economy by 2050 then one quarter of the electricity produced in the EU will need to come from nuclear. This will ensure that citizens and industry have access to the low-carbon electricity they...
Today, Europe has a window of opportunity to make the right decision for its citizens and industry
Wholesale electricity prices across Europe have recorded an unprecedented increase between 2017 and 2018, and could have a significant negative impact on European economies. Interestingly, in France, a country where nuclear accounts for a major share of the energy...
Nuclear energy can help Poland reduce emissions and create jobs
Warsaw, 20 November 2018: Poland must invest in a new low-carbon energy source if it is to reduce its CO2 emissions, according to Krzysztof Tchórzewski, the Polish Minister of Energy. The Minister was speaking at the inaugural World Nuclear Spotlight Poland conference...
IPCC confirms need for low-carbon nuclear to tackle climate change
Brussels, 8 October 2018: Nuclear power is essential if the world is to keep global warming to below 1.5 degrees, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Indeed, for electricity generation, the share of nuclear will need...
MIT: nuclear energy is key to achieving decarbonisation targets
Without the contribution nuclear energy provides as a dispatchable and low carbon energy source, the overall cost of achieving deep decarbonisation targets will increase significantly, according to the latest study released this week by the Massachusetts Institute of...