Nuclear Power for the Modern Grid

https://www.energy.gov/ne/nuclear-reactor-technologies

Presented: June 24, 2020 12:00 pm
Presented by: Dr. José N. Reyes Jr.

Electric power production in the United States faces challenges on several fronts. This includes the near-term retirement of aging coal-fired power plants, grid stability challenges arising from increased penetration of variable power generators, regional energy imbalances, and the need for more carbon-free power to meet government mandates. The reliability and resilience of power production systems are also gaining attention and thought must be given to hardening power generation systems against natural events such as severe weather events and the potential for man-made events such as aircraft impact, cybersecurity attacks, or electro-magnetic pulses. This webinar explores nuclear power and small modular reactors and discusses associated implementation challenges as part of the U.S. transformation to a 21st century power grid.

 

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