Nuclear

The nation will need to fill a gap in generation capacity as aging nuclear plants reach retirement

First Light Fusion has fired the first test ‘shot’ of its inertial confinement fusion device

The energy giant closed the facilities as the rivers they use for cooling became too warm

The energy giant said the decision to close part of the Ringhals nuclear plant was caused by “unusual” circumstances

It aims to help secure inward investment and reduce the economic challenge of over-reliance on the local nuclear industry

Nuclear South West suggests both specialist suppliers and companies not connected with the supply chain could benefit

It asked for regular updates on how the Office for Nuclear Regulation will be funded in the future

Researchers say 2011’s Fukushima meltdown left traces of radioactive material in California’s wines

The facility is expected to be able to provide clean power for as many as 400,000 families

They say the discovery could be competitive with the costs of land-based uranium mining