nuclear Power

Taishan 1 to Shut Down and Enter Overhaul Due to Damaged Nuclear Fuel Rods

published 2021 年 08 月 04 日 9:30
The Taishan Nuclear Power Plant located in Guangdong sustained damages to the fuel rods of generator 1 in June, which may result in radiation leakage, and the China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) announced one month after the incident that generator 1 will be shut down for overhaul.  ...  more

A Cheaper and Safer Next Generation Nuclear Technology to Debut in 2025 as a Floating Nuclear Plant

published 2021 年 07 月 13 日 9:30
What is so special about the floating nuclear plant of Copenhagen startup Seaborg Technologies? This power plant that has a similar size to a container has a power generation capacity of 200MW, and is adopted with a highly secure nuclear reactor that is affordable, easy to transport, and can be modularized. The power plant can be mass produced into several thousands of units before they are installed on ships, which transcends from the usual impression of power plants. ...  more

US Department of Energy Subsidizes the Development of Yet Another 5 Advanced Nuclear Reactors

published 2021 年 01 月 11 日 18:30
As the times change, the nuclear power plants that are currently in service are gradually depleting, and with the increasing emphases on nuclear safety around the world, the placement of additional efforts on green energy, or turning into the development of smaller and safer advanced nuclear reactors, has become the mainstream trend. The US Department of Energy has recently announced its support on the development of 5 advanced nuclear reactors, and will be subsidizing a total fund of US$600 million for the next 7 years. ...  more

Largest Nuclear Fusion Reactor In the World Enters Assembly Phase, With Plasma Test Commencing In 2025

published 2020 年 08 月 06 日 10:30
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, the largest “artificial sun” in the world built by the 7 major economies, has made progress recently by having entered the 5-year assembly phase, and is expected to commence the first plasma test in 2025 by proving the potential in power provision from the nuclear fusion technology with actions. ...  more

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Nuclear Ramifications for the Nuclear Industry

published 2020 年 06 月 02 日 18:30
In an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have instituted stay-at-home orders and quarantine guidelines, but these directions are not necessarily applicable to every sector of the economy, such as food, agriculture, healthcare, medicine, and energy. Critical infrastructures in the energy industry including nuclear power plants need to continue operating even during a pandemic. Incidentally, the current pandemic has had a definite impact on the nuclear power industry. ...  more