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I get asked this a lot: “Isn't nuclear classed as renewable energy?” The simple answer is no. Nuclear is usually put in the low carbon or clean energy bucket instead. Here’s why 👇 - Fuel source: Uranium and thorium are finite. Wind, sun and water aren’t. - Waste: Nuclear waste has to be stored for thousands of years, unlike solar panels or turbines. - Carbon footprint: Lifecycle CO₂ emissions are incredibly low, similar to wind. - Policy view: The EU calls it a “transitional” green activity. The UK and US often class it as “clean” but not “renewable.” So while nuclear isn’t renewable, it is one of the lowest carbon technologies we have. And with small modular reactors (SMRs) on the horizon, it’s going to be part of the energy transition mix whether we like it or not. 👉 I’m curious, do you think nuclear should be recognised alongside renewables in the energy transition, or kept in its own category? #EnergyTransition #Nuclear #Renewables

Nuclear vs Renewables. That old saw. The nuclear industry is not renewable but neither is RE, unless fuel scarcity is the only thing worth measuring. Lifecycle emissions, land use, unit reliability, grid stability, social rates of return and economic multipliers need to be measured as well. Fuel scarcity was a good yardstick when infrastructure was a static asset class - a wind farm here, a bridge there - and value could only be achieved on a marginal cost basis. Remember when RE IPPs were getting adjudicated around the world based LCOE competition that often went down to the 3rd or 4th decimal point?! Traditional infrastructure verticals are criss-crossing like never before thanks to digitalisation, electrification and decarbonisation. Super-core infrastructure investments are migrating up the risk spectrum forcing investors to reassess their portfolios. Capital is increasingly available and can be released for the right assets. But which ones? Transaction models are always going to be highly calibrated weighing machines — but they are only reliable if the economic and asset allocation models are also reliable. The nuclear industry needs to offer better yardsticks to help those investors and decision makers make the right call. Stay tuned to #WorldNuclearAssociation, #IPFA, #IBNI for briefings, webinars and in-person events on scaling nuclear and the roadmap to mainstream finance.

NUCLEAR NEWS: Nuclear versus renewables. The low-carbon energy transition isn’t just nuclear versus renewables – it’s hydrogen. Nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to produce clean, low-carbon hydrogen efficiently and flexibly, while also providing reliable baseload power. Whether the future leans on hydrogen or electrification, nuclear will be central to a sustainable energy system. The industry’s priority: be ready, innovate, and support the low-carbon pathways of tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/gfA9XG_d #nuclearcareers #NuclearEnergy #CleanHydrogen #EnergyTransition #LowCarbonFuture 

Hydrogen is emerging as a key part of the low-carbon energy transition – and nuclear energy is ready to play a leading role. From clean hydrogen production to reliable baseload power, nuclear is central to a sustainable energy future. #nuclearcareers #executivesearch #engineering #construction #projectdelivery #science #technology #innovation #nuclear #energymanagment

Briana Lazerwits, Energy Economist at IAEA, emphasizes that global Emissions have reached unprecedented levels, driving record-breaking Temperatures each year. Scientific evidence is unequivocal: urgent action is required to mitigate climate change. Clean energy technologies Solar, Hydrogen, and Geothermal are critical, yet NuclearPower offers unparalleled advantages. Through controlled nuclear fission, it delivers continuous, large-scale electricity with near-zero CarbonEmissions, complementing intermittent renewables. Integrating nuclear with other clean energy sources enhances grid stability, ensures energy security, and accelerates the transition to a #SustainableFuture. For Kenya, embracing nuclear alongside renewables is not optional it is a scientific and strategic imperative for a low-carbon, resilient energy system. #Nuclear4KE #LettalkNuclearKE #CleanEnergy #ClimateScience #EnergyTransition #SustainableKenya

Could nuclear + renewables be the winning energy mix? 🤔 The French example shows that nuclear can be “flexed” to cover periods of lower output from renewables. HOWEVER, there are two big buts: 1️⃣ The construction of nuclear power plants is unbelievably expensive and long. 2️⃣ Nuclear power plants are water-intensive and with climate change we might witness serious outages. It absolutely makes sense to benefit from existing nuclear capacity, like in France, but whether the solution lies in new construction is a big question. We’ll see in the 2030s 😊 My guess is that solar & wind + storage will be better (and definitely cheaper) 😊 #EnergyTransformation #CleanEnergy #Sustainability picture by Financial Times and S&P Global Commodity Insights

New Energy Doesn’t Cancel Old Energy — It Complements It Yesterday, during a class on Introduction to Nuclear Reactors, my professor, Dr. Georges Van Goethem seasoned expert who has spent years at the European Commission, posed a thought-provoking question: “Does a new type of energy source cancel the previous one?” The question seemed simple at first, but the more I thought about it, the more it revealed the true nature of how energy evolves. Every time a new energy source emerges, people tend to think in terms of replacement. When coal gave way to oil, when oil met nuclear, and when renewables entered the picture, the conversation was always about which one wins. But the truth is, energy transitions don’t cancel the past. They build on it. Each source of energy has arrived with a promise to make life better. cleaner, cheaper, or more reliable. Yet none of them truly disappeared. Instead, they evolved, coexisted, and adapted to new needs. Think about it: 1. We didn’t stop using wood when we discovered coal. 2. We didn’t abandon coal when we found oil. 3. And we won’t discard nuclear or renewables when fusion finally arrives. That’s because energy isn’t a zero-sum game, it’s a continuum. Each new source fills a gap the previous one couldn’t. Solar and wind bring sustainability. Nuclear provides stability. Fossil fuels still offer flexibility where grids aren’t yet ready for renewables. Together, they form an ecosystem of power. The challenge, then, isn’t choosing which source “wins,” but how we make them work together, how we integrate new innovations while respecting the infrastructure, expertise, and lessons of the past. That’s the real story of the energy transition: not a battle of technologies, but a collaboration of solutions. So as we look toward the future, with fusion on the horizon, advanced nuclear reactors in development, and renewables expanding faster than ever, we should remember that innovation doesn’t mean cancellation. It means connection. Because the future of energy isn’t about starting over, it’s about building smarter, together. 🌍 #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #NuclearEnergy #Renewables #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfEnergy #ClimateAction #Leadership

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲? 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eXN2uJ3Q While green and blue hydrogen have dominated headlines, Pink Hydrogen—produced via electrolysis powered by nuclear energy—is quietly gaining momentum. 🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 🧪 Low-carbon intensity: Thanks to constant, zero-carbon nuclear power, pink hydrogen offers a stable and scalable hydrogen production path. ⚡ Energy security: It leverages existing nuclear infrastructure, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. 🕒 24/7 availability: Unlike solar or wind, nuclear energy provides continuous power—critical for uninterrupted hydrogen production. 💡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: Governments (like the UK, France, and the US) are beginning to fund pilot projects combining nuclear + hydrogen. Major players in the nuclear and energy sectors are exploring dual-use reactors to supply both power and hydrogen. As global demand for low-carbon industrial fuel rises, pink hydrogen may fill the reliability gap that green hydrogen can't always meet. 🔎 Still early-stage, but one to watch. As energy strategies evolve post-2030, pink hydrogen could become a core pillar in achieving net-zero targets. 👉 Are you tracking pink hydrogen developments in your region or industry? Let’s connect. #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy #PinkHydrogen #EnergyTransition #NetZero #SustainableFuture #NuclearEnergy #Innovation #ClimateTech

🌍 Six Reasons Why Nuclear Shines in the Clean Energy Mix ⚛️ This chart captures what makes nuclear energy stand out in the clean energy mix: ✅ Clean: Among the lowest lifecycle emissions. ✅ Firm: Reliable power 24/7, rain or shine. ✅ Low land use: Generates massive energy from a small footprint. ✅ Low transmission buildout: Power can be produced close to where it’s needed. ✅ Local economic benefits: Jobs, skills, and investment for communities. ✅ Direct heat applications: Ideal for industrial heat and hydrogen production. Nuclear isn’t competing against renewables, it’s complementing them. Together, they can deliver a cleaner, stronger, and more resilient energy future. From the US Dept of Energy: https://lnkd.in/gxYtx662 #NuclearEnergy #SMR

⚛️ Facilitating the path towards non-electric uses 🔋 Nuclear energy is more than just electricity. The SANE project aims to unlock the potential of non-electric applications of nuclear power, providing reliable energy solutions for a wide range of industrial and societal needs. 🔬 Non-electric applications exist but are rare; SANE aims to facilitate the path towards their potential. The main areas of focus include: - 🏢 District heating: replace more than 2/3 of fossil fuelled assets - 🏭 Industrial heating: provide 45 % of the market share and decrease fossil fuel uses - 💧 Hydrogen production: create an equivalent of 1 000 TWh/year of clean energy - 🌊 Desalination: power desalination plants from cleaner energy 🎯 These innovative uses are redefining how nuclear energy can be used to address pressing challenges and diversify the role of nuclear power in our future. #SANE #SANE_Euratom #Euratom #Heating #Desalination #Hydrogen