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MIT MOOC: Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society |
MIT |
"Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society" is a course that introduces the basic physics of nuclear energy and radiation, focusing on its role as a low-carbon energy source. It covers peaceful uses of radiation, fission energy, and the engineering and economics of fission reactors. |
2019 |
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USNIC Announces Results of 2021 Advanced Nuclear Survey |
US Nuclear Industry Council |
The survey included feedback from 17 USNIC member developers and additional companies on issues ranging from policy, reactor types, licensing, and NRC regulations. Notably, the survey highlighted extensive industry input on the upcoming Part 53 regulation for Advanced Reactors, with significant participation from DOE program awardees and non-Light Water Reactor developers. |
2021 |
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Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Primer |
Nuclear Innovation Alliance |
This primer provides basic information on advanced reactors to help the public and stakeholders understand the promise of innovative nuclear technologies. Dozens are under development around the world; this primer focuses on those in the United States and Canada. |
2023 |
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Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program |
Office of Nuclear Energy, US Dept of Energy |
The Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) aims to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactors through a $160 million funding initiative. This program facilitates partnerships with U.S. industry to demonstrate advanced reactors within seven years, tackle technical and regulatory challenges, and support innovative reactor designs for future commercialization. |
2024 |
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Why We Need Nuclear with Rachel Slaybaugh |
Obvious Ideas Podcast |
Dr. Rachel Slaybaugh, a nuclear expert and investor at DCVC focusing on climate tech, shares insights on nuclear power's role in addressing the climate crisis in this podcast episode. With a background as a UC Berkeley Nuclear Engineering Associate Professor and a founder of the Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp, she discusses common misconceptions about nuclear energy and highlights exciting innovations. |
2022 |
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Good Energy Collective: Our Progressive Policy Agenda for Advanced Nuclear Energy |
Suzanne Baker, Jessica Lovering and Rachel Slaybaugh |
As the climate crisis worsens, there's growing interest in nuclear energy to meet ambitious climate goals. Key steps include establishing dedicated nuclear leadership, modernizing regulatory processes, increasing funding for advanced nuclear technology, and enhancing interagency cooperation to ensure nuclear energy's role in a sustainable future. |
2020 |
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Limits to deployment of nuclear power for decarbonization- Insights from public opinion |
A. Abdulla, P. Vaishnav, B. Sergi, D.G. Victor |
The study emphasizes that addressing public concerns is critical for the widespread acceptance and integration of nuclear energy in global decarbonization efforts. It highlights how concerns about safety, environmental risks, and waste management influence public opposition, posing significant barriers to nuclear power deployment despite its low-carbon benefits. |
2019 |
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Matt Bowen, Nuclear Innovation Alliance |
NASA's commercial development programs have helped nurture a U.S. commercial launch industry. This report evaluates the successes of NASA's COTS program to identify potential lessons for commercializing the advanced nuclear industry. It proposes that DOE establish a similar program to enable federal procurement to drive commercialization. |
2019 |
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The Costs of Decarbonisation: System Costs with High Shares of Nuclear and Renewables |
Nuclear Energy Agency, OECD |
This study assesses the costs of alternative low-carbon electricity systems capable of achieving strict carbon emission reductions consistent with the aims of the Paris Agreement. It analyses several deep decarbonisation scenarios to reach the same stringent carbon emission target but characterised by different shares of variable renewable technologies. |
2023 |
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The Role of Firm Low-Carbon Electricity Resources in Deep Decarbonization of Power Generation |
Nestor A. Sepulveda, Jesse D. Jenkins, Fernando J. de Sisternes, Richard K. Lester |
The study examines how low-carbon resources like nuclear and bioenergy, along with renewable energy, battery storage, and enhanced transmission, can aid in decarbonizing power generation. Analyzing nearly 1,000 scenarios with varying CO2 constraints and conditions, the findings show that these technologies can reduce electricity costs by 10%–62% in fully decarbonized setups. |
2018 |
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A critical review of global decarbonization scenarios- what do they tell us about feasibility? |
Peter J. Loftus, Armond M. Cohen, Jane C. S. Long, Jesse D. Jenkins |
The study analyzes 17 diverse global decarbonization scenarios, introducing benchmarks to compare the rates of change in energy and carbon intensity and deployment of low-carbon technologies. It finds that scenarios excluding certain technologies like nuclear and CCS require faster transitions and are the outliers. |
2014 |
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Historical construction costs of global nuclear power reactors |
Jessica R. Lovering, Arthur Yip, Ted Nordhaus |
This report analyzes the construction cost trends for nuclear reactors worldwide over several decades. It examines how factors like technological developments, regulatory changes, and geographic differences have impacted the costs of building nuclear power plants, offering insights into the economic challenges and opportunities in nuclear energy infrastructure. |
2016 |
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Understanding Innovation |
Kenneth B. Kahn |
Innovation is often misunderstood despite its widespread use, making it difficult for many organizations to achieve. This is partly because the concept of innovation is complex and multidimensional. To fully realize innovation, one must recognize it as three distinct components: outcome, process, and mindset. |
2018 |
