NUCLEAR POWER
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s the world continues to decarbonise the energy sector and strives to attain net-zero greenhouse gases to combat the
threat of a warming planet, producing dependable, cleaner power is a global priority. As the most dependable source of carbon-free power generation providing around-the-clock energy supply without interruption, nuclear energy is an important part of the power generation landscape, and it is a critical pillar in the transformation to a carbon-free
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NEXT-GEN Nuclear energy is a critical pillar of a carbon-free future, says GE
future. Countries of all sizes are setting their sights on carbon-free nuclear power generation as part of their energy mix to ensure a dependable source of cleaner power with the highest level of reliability, while supporting their own energy security. With the urgency of the climate challenge, decisionmakers should ensure nuclear energy is included in the discussion. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), nuclear already accounts for 10% of the world’s total global power
gigatons globally – nearly two years’ worth of global energy-related emissions. GE has been at the forefront of
innovation in nuclear power generation since the mid-1950s, providing leading technology and services to its customers since the industry’s early days. In 1957, GE connected the fi rst nuclear reactor to the commercial electricity grid and continues to build on its nearly 65 years of experience having constructed more than 65 reactors in 10 countries. Today, the company’s steam turbine technology operates in 50% of the world’s nuclear power plants, producing 200GW for the global grid. T e company believes best-in-class technology, continued innovation and optimisation, as well as a strong regulatory framework are critical to securing a carbon-free future with nuclear energy, following two parallel paths. T e fi rst path is maximising the lifetime output of the existing installed fl eet. As new technologies come online,
generation and 25% of all carbon-free electricity generation today with the USA, France, China, Russia and South Korea generating the most nuclear power. Over the past 50 years nuclear power generation has avoided CO2
emissions by over 60
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