US EditionEU Sets Strategy to Deploy Small Modular Nuclear Reactors by Early 2030s
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They're not yet for sale, but the European Commission wants to accelerate the development of small nuclear power plants. They're more compact, safer, and cheaper than large nuclear plants. The government, provinces, and even a small village see a future in them.
Brussels is committed to nuclear energy and does so through mini-reactors (SMR) and a medium-term strategy at the same time as the President of the European Commission said on Tuesday that the EU made "a strategic mistake" by moving away from that path in recent years. From Paris, the German leader stressed that Europe already has key strengths to lead new generation nuclear energy, as half a million highly qualified professionals in the sector …
The EU bets on small modular reactors. Von der Leyen: "Strategic error turn your back on a reliable and affordable source." To keep prices down, Brussels thinks of new forms of flexibility in state aid, not to suspend the Stability Pact.
The EU Commission intends to promote the development of modular small reactors with EUR 200 million. Against the acute energy price crisis, it advises Member States to reduce taxes and taxes.
European Commission Commissioner von der Leyen wants to promote the development of mini nuclear reactors. A mistake, says Helga Schmidt. Because the expensive technology only exists on the drawing board - and frighten investors.
The EU wants to put more emphasis on nuclear energy for a climate-friendly and affordable electricity supply.
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