Barriers to Nuclear Generation Must Be Torn Down


Agneta Rising, the Director General of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) made a statement explaining that the barrier blocking the way to a nuclear generation must be removed. By doing so the world will be presented with a competitive option with which to push back against climate change. She believes that currently nuclear power is being prevented from being maximised.
She spoke at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi this week and continued her speech by saying that all low carbon technologies should be able to compete on a level playing field. In other words, every form of low carbon energy should be given the chance to make its contribution to cleaning up our world.
The qualities that should be valued with these technologies are, according to Rising, effects on health and the environment as well as reliability and how much it will cost to send to the grid.
She also touched on the electricity markets, saying that the majority of them are not realising the full potential of various different types of energy generation. The governments, she says, should be implementing policies that are clear and consistent with regards to energy.
Ms Rising added: “Most electricity markets are failing to recognise all the benefits and full costs of different forms of electricity generation. These policies should recognise low emission; make sure there is a secure supply of energy; and invest in energy generation that produces low carbon electricity.
Rising also stressed the need for “harmonised” regulatory procedures in order to create a predictable and efficient licensing structure. This will allow the government to concentrate on making sure the wellbeing of the public is being upheld whilst maintaining a high level of safety.
There are hopes that by 2050, nuclear power will count for around 25% of global electricity.




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