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As all safety systems in the majority of existing nuclear power plants use the preferred power supply, any voltage surges in these systems could lead to common-cause failures. In the event of an unusual electrical system transient, it is essential that safety-related equipment be isolated or...
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Energy markets will be significantly different in the future. The electricity generation system is becoming more … demand-side management. Beyond the electricity sector, various low-carbon energy technologies are being developed to respond … flexibility requirements of the electricity grid and supporting system reliability, have a large potential as alternative low …
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Major nuclear regulatory challenges will arise from government policies to liberalise energy sectors. In a context of growing competition and market deregulation, it is becoming increasingly important to reconcile commercial interests with safety requirements. For nuclear regulatory bodies, the...
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electricity while pursuing environmental, economic and energy security goals. Many analysts suggest that nuclear’s share of global …
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The main objective of national energy policies in OECD countries is to ensure the availability of secure and economic supplies with minimal environmental impact. This publication addresses the roles and responsibilities of governments in the field of nuclear energy, within the context of broad...
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technologies, such as nuclear power, in terms of their effects on electricity systems. These effects add costs to the production of … electricity, which are not usually transparent. The report recommends that decision-makers should take into account such system … electricity grid increases the total costs of electricity supply by up to one-third, depending on technology, country and …
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Electricity provision touches upon every facet of life in OECD and non-OECD countries alike, and choosing how this … electricity is generated – whether from fossil fuels, nuclear energy or renewables – affects not only economic outcomes but … individual and social well-being in the broader sense. Research on the overall costs of electricity is an ongoing effort, as only …
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