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The NIA has recently launched re : generation , a project to increase young people ’ s knowledge of the nuclear sector so they are aware of the breadth of opportunities available .
Q : What is the scale of the challenge for the nuclear industry in regards to perception and meeting low carbon energy targets ? A : Nuclear has a vital role to play in meeting the UK ’ s energy and climate change obligations . Around 20-25 percent of the energy used to power homes and businesses comes from nuclear power . Together with renewables and clean coal it can reduce UK carbon emissions as part of a diverse energy mix .
The UK needs 60GW of new electricity generating capacity , and the infrastructure to run this , by 2025 – just under a quarter of this ( 16GW ) will come from nuclear .
Q : How will technology help UK power stations become more effective ? A : Most current plant technology is Gen I or Gen ii . The reactors going through the GDA process for Oldbury and Wylfa are Gen iii which make more use of passive and advanced safety features .
The AP1000 reactors which NuGen want to use at the Moorside plant are Gen iii +. The advantage of newer reactor designs is that they can make use of modern design construction techniques , allowing tasks traditionally
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“ Around 20-25 percent of the energy used to power homes and businesses comes from nuclear power . Together with renewables and clean coal it can reduce UK carbon emissions as part of a diverse energy mix ”
– Keith Parker
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