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Advanced Nuclear
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Energising the EU: How Nuclear Energy Can Help Decarbonise European Industry
Heavy industries account for over half of Europe’s energy consumption, much of which goes toward heat production – a sector that still widely uses fossil fuels and is thus a major risk to the EU’s ability to decarbonise. Emissions from heavy industries are mostly attributed to high-temperature heat and round-the-clock…
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SMR Alliance Positions Europe for Next Phase of Nuclear Deployment
The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) sent a clear signal this week: nuclear energy will be central to Europe’s clean energy transition and to the competitiveness of its industries. In his closing remarks at the group’s second General Assembly, EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen declared that SMRs are essential for climate objectives and that “there is no scenario where we can stay…
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Decarbonizing the Asia-Pacific: Why the Asian Development Bank should start funding nuclear energy
The Asia-Pacific is home to some of the world’s fastest growing economies. Energy demand is expected to rise at least a quarter by 2050, yet the region remains highly reliant on fossil fuels for its economy. Decarbonizing the region is a major challenge, but not insurmountable – especially with financial…
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Strengthening Poland’s Nuclear Strategy through Financing, Small Modular Reactors, and International Collaboration
Introduction Poland’s energy transition faces distinct challenges rooted in its overreliance on coal, aging infrastructure, and fiscal constraints. The country’s longstanding dependence on coal in Poland’s energy sector presents unique challenges as the country strives for a low-carbon future. As the tenth most manufacturing-reliant economy in Europe with a carbon-intensive…
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Nuclear Energy Orderbooks 101: Enabling Cost-Effective Nuclear Deployment in Europe
EU Member States expect to deploy at least 60 GW of new nuclear capacity by 2050 to meet its climate and energy security goals. But without greater coordination, the bloc risks a fragmented rollout of new nuclear energy: duplicated efforts, spiralling costs, underinvested supply chains, and project delays. A nuclear…
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Revitalising industry in the European Union: The role of Poland and the wider Central and Eastern European region
As the EU accelerates efforts to retain a competitive edge under its Clean Industrial Deal, a critical risk is emerging: the uneven pace of progress across regions.
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From Ambition to Realisation: A Vision for Germany’s Decarbonisation
Executive Summary Germany has made significant efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and has markedly progressed in transforming its energy system. This success relies heavily on the expansion of renewable energy and enabling infrastructure. However, as weather-dependent renewable capacity grows, Germany increasingly faces periods of both energy surplus, when conditions are…
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Poland’s new nuclear energy programme is a good step forward. CATF issues recommendations for improvement.
The Polish government published an updated draft of its nuclear energy program, reinforcing the country’s commitment to nuclear energy.
