What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
2022年11月15日 · Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy, because unlike coal, oil or gas power plants, nuclear power plants practically do not produce CO 2 during their operation. Nuclear reactors generate close to one-third of the world’s carbon free electricity and are crucial in meeting climate change goals.
Nuclear power reactors, reactor types and technologies | IAEA
2024年6月28日 · Nuclear power reactors produce energy by initiating and controlling a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Currently, over 400 such reactors in 32 countries provide about 10 per cent of the world’s electricity. The IAEA fosters an international information exchange and collaboration on technological innovations in different reactor technologies.
Nuclear power plant safety, international safety standards | IAEA
2024年3月7日 · Nuclear power plants are among the safest and most secure facilities in the world. But accidents can happen, adversely affecting people and the environment. To minimize the likelihood of an accident, the IAEA assists Member States in applying international safety standards to strengthen nuclear power plant safety.
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? - International Atomic …
2023年9月13日 · Small – physically a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power reactor. Modular – making it possible for systems and components to be factory-assembled and transported as a unit to a location for installation. Reactors – harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat to produce energy. Learn more about nuclear fission and energy.
How China has Become the World's Fastest Expanding Nuclear …
The economics of nuclear . China’s energy regulator, the National Energy Administration, is expected to set the country’s nuclear capacity target to 120-150 gigawatts by 2030, up from about 38 in 2017. Thanks to this scale, nuclear is economically competitive, Chinese experts have said.
Nuclear power and climate change | IAEA
2024年10月18日 · Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy. In 2018, nuclear power produced about 10 percent of the world’s electricity. Together with the expanding renewable energy sources and fuel switching from coal to gas, higher nuclear power production contributed to the levelling of global CO 2 emissions at 33 gigatonnes in 2019 1/ .
Preparing 60 Years in Advance: The UAE’s First Nuclear Power …
The Barakah nuclear power plant (NPP), the first in the UAE and the Arab world, began operating in 2020. Three reactors are currently in operation and one is close to construction completion. The NPP is expected to provide up to 25 per cent of the country’s electricity — with the capacity to power more than half a million Emirati households ...
What is Nuclear Fusion? - International Atomic Energy Agency
2023年8月3日 · Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy. Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma — a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons with unique properties distinct from solids, liquids or gases.
IAEA Director General Visit Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Dynamic …
2023年12月13日 · Saudi Arabia is embarking on a nuclear power programme as part of the country’s plans to move from an oil-based economy toward a diversified power production. “The Kingdom has taken a very wise decision to add nuclear power to the options in this integrated energy mix,” the Director General said.
Nuclear power plant life cycle - IAEA
2024年7月5日 · A nuclear power plant must be managed in a safe and efficient manner throughout its entire life cycle, from design through decommissioning, with the overall goal of providing reliable and affordable electricity.