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"German nuclear technology association Kerntechnik Deutschland e.V. says that restarting the country's nuclear power plants "offers a safe, economically viable and climate-friendly alternative to the current energy policy". It says that up to six shut down reactors could technically resume operation.
In August 2011, the 13th amendment of the Nuclear Power Act came into effect, which underlined the political will to phase out fission nuclear power in Germany. As a result, eight units were closed down immediately: Biblis A and B, Brunsbüttel, Isar 1, Krümmel, Neckarwestheim 1, Phillipsburg 1 and Unterweser. The Brokdorf, Grohnde and Gundremmingen C plants were permanently shut down at the end of December 2021. The country's final three units - Emsland, Isar 2 and Neckarwestheim 2 - shut down in April 2023. All the units are now at various stages of decommissioning.
The expansion of renewable energy, which was to compensate for the closure of the reactors, has varied greatly between individual federal states, with the expansion of wind energy particularly progressing very slowly in Bavaria. The expansion of power line capacities and the transmission grid in southern Germany has also not progressed as quickly as planned. Meeting German electricity demand has therefore required fossil energy sources or imports (of mainly French nuclear power).
"Our electricity costs are no longer competitive in an international comparison and are threatening the existence of our economy," according to Kerntechnik Deutschland e.V. (KernD). "It is no longer economically viable to finance and implement an infrastructure (grid, storage and backup) that is largely based on renewable energies."
It adds: "If the proportion of volatile energy sources in the German energy mix continues to increase, the need for electricity imports or self-generated fossil electricity will intensify. This is a vicious circle that will lead to disastrous dependencies."
KernD notes that the continued operation of coal-fired power plants has led to significantly higher CO2 emissions than planned, and the timetable for phasing out coal is unrealistic under the current framework conditions.
"The recommissioning of nuclear power plants in Germany is this pragmatic, economical and socially sensible solution," it says. "Up to six shut-down nuclear power plants could be brought back online in just a few years - without compromising on nuclear safety."
It noted: "Depending on the dismantling status, individual nuclear power plants can be put back into operation in the near future." Earlier this month, KernD said that between EUR1 and EUR3 billion (USD1.1-3.3 billion) in investments would be needed per nuclear power plant restart, depending on the dismantling status.
The recommissioning of those plants is based on the existing power plant structures, the association said. This enables rapid availability - within 3-5 years - of large installed baseload capacity. The continued operation of nuclear power plants enables the rapid phase-out of coal-fired power generation without jeopardising security of supply, it adds. "In fact, nuclear power plants are the ideal complement to renewable energies to compensate for their volatility. Nuclear energy therefore also supports the further expansion of wind and solar energy in the long term."
"It is high time to make the right decision now for a stable and sustainable energy policy. Because deindustrialisation, excessively high electricity prices, dependence on electricity imports and the uncertain supply situation must end now," KernD said. "KernD is offering the new federal government the opportunity to take the future into its own hands and stop the deindustrialisation of Germany. KernD's member companies are on hand with expertise and energy to help."
KernD's members include organisations from all sectors and fields of application of nuclear technology: manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, universities and research institutes and trade associations. Its members include Framatome, GNS, Nukem Technologies, Orano, Urenco and Westinghouse.
Carsten Haferkamp, managing director of Framatome GmbH and deputy chairman of KernD, said: "The decision on restarting nuclear power plants rests with the federal government, which must create the necessary framework. One thing is certain: electricity from nuclear power plants is an important pillar for reducing CO2 emissions in the short term and strengthening the competitiveness of the economy through low electricity costs.""
https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/german-nuclear-association-calls-for-restart-of-reactors
Today in Labor History March 28, 1979: Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear power plant, in Pennsylvania, had a level-5 partial meltdown, the worst nuclear power accident in U.S. history, and one of the worst in the world, prior to Chernobyl. TMI operators had not been adequately trained to handle the type of malfunction that led to the meltdown and, consequently, a delay in mitigation efforts. Clean-up began in 1993, at a cost of $2 billion in today’s dollars. Officials concluded that the release of radioactive material from the plant did not raise exposure levels of nearby residents to a level that would increase cancer cases by even one additional case. However, anti-nuclear groups hired their own independent investigators who found that radiation levels in the area were significantly elevated. A peer-reviewed study by Dr. Steven Wing found a significant increase in cancers from 1979-1985 among people living within ten miles of TMI. And in 2009, Dr. Wing said that the amount of radiation released during the accident was likely "thousands of times greater" than the NRC's estimates.
In 2024, Bill Gates obtained exclusive rights to the “carbon-free” energy from TMI, once it reopens, to power his Artificial Intelligence farms, starting in 2028. Other Tech Barons are also looking to exploit nuclear power for their energy-hungry AI farms. Data centers currently account for about 1 to 1.5 percent of global electricity use. NVIDIA will be shipping out over 1.5 million AI server units per year by 2027. These servers, alone, would consume at over 85.4 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, more than many small countries use in a year. Yet, the U.S. still has no permanent radioactive waste storage facilities. As of 2023, the U.S. had roughly 88,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel from commercial reactors, and all of this is stranded at the reactor sites. Experts expect this number to grow by 2,000 metric tons each year.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/20/energy/three-mile-island-microsoft-ai/index.html
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-ai-boom-could-use-a-shocking-amount-of-electricity/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nuclear-waste-is-piling-up-does-the-u-s-have-a-plan/
This is the latest in a string of self-inflicted wounds by the new admin that are squandering America’s strength & threatening our #NationalSecurity. Firing hundreds of #FederalWorkers charged w/protecting our nation’s #nuclear weapons is also #dumb. So is shutting down efforts to fight #pandemics just as a deadly #Ebola outbreak is spreading in Africa. It makes no sense to purge talented generals, diplomats & spies at a time when rivals like China & Russia are trying to expand their…reach.
Nuclear-Powered Rockets Could Speed Up Mars Trips https://www.byteseu.com/870613/ #DARPA #Mars #NASA #Nuclear #NuclearPoweredRocket #SpaceTravel
China Plans Ambitious Nuclear Fusion Target For 2030 https://www.byteseu.com/869988/ #China #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy #NuclearFusion #Plasmas #superconductors
https://www.alojapan.com/1228773/trump-announces-extra-25-tariff-on-vehicle-parts-imports-to-us/ Trump announces extra 25% tariff on vehicle, parts imports to US #asia #biz #Japan #JapanBroadcastingCorporation #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #news #nhk #NhkWorld #NHKWORLDPREMIUM #NhkWorldTv #NHKWorld #Nuclear #PublicBroadcaster #RadioJapan #tech #world US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an additional 25 percent tariff on imported autos and some parts. Trump said: “We’ll effectively be charging a 25 percent tariff. But if…
The US has the power to switch off the UK’s nuclear subs – a big problem as Donald Trump becomes an unreliable partner https://www.byteseu.com/869304/ #Nuclear
I'm inordinately amused that, by and large, individuals who say "noo-kyə-lər" are associated with the US military.
In this case, I point you to Wikipedia's entry on the word, which contains credible citations.
I particularly like the quote "Oh, I only say nucular when I'm talking about nukes."
‘Protect our future’: Alaskan Indigenous town fights ‘destructive’ uranium mine project https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/25/uranium-mine-elim-alaska-trump
https://www.alojapan.com/1228151/pinot-noir-wine-hokkaido-is-now-one-of-the-most-famous-regions-in-japan-but-mimicking-burgundy-isnt-the-idea/ Pinot Noir wine: Hokkaido is now one of the most famous regions in Japan, but mimicking Burgundy isn’t the idea #asia #biz #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTopics #Japan #JapanBroadcastingCorporation #news #nhk #NhkWorld #NHKWORLDPREMIUM #NhkWorldTv #NHKWorld #Nuclear #PublicBroadcaster #RadioJapan #tech #world #北海道 Wine lovers who hear the words “Japanese wine” are likely to think of Yamanashi’s rolling vineyards, or the high terrain of Nagano. But…
US firm to test ZEUS nuclear microreactor for on-demand energy https://www.byteseu.com/867956/ #Energy&Environment #microreactor #ModularReactor #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy #ZEUS
#auspol #election2025 #Politics
It is not #Labor induced cost of living crisis, but from the seeds sown during the last 9 years of #LyingNastyParasites being in power. #Labor inherited almost 1 trillion debt which has been reduced a lot by their management.
#FuelExcise cut for 12 months? Sounds good, but is not solving the structural problems or ensuring a better future.
The #Nuclear power proposal will take decades to come and double energy prices. And be an enormous burden on our economy. And where is the water coming from? There isn't enough.
“BRITAIN IS AIDING ISRAEL’S NUCLEAR FORCE”
by Mark Curtis in Declassified UK @Declassified_UK
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“UK companies have sold £9m worth of technology for Israel’s submarines, which are believed to house nuclear weapons”
https://www.declassifieduk.org/britain-is-aiding-israels-nuclear-force/
Satellite images, documents, photos, and expert witnesses reveal extensive construction activity at a site in #Belarus previously identified as a site that may house Russian #nuclear weapons.
https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-nuclear-base-belarus/33357516.html
Remember when #Trump very likely sold #nuclear secrets to a #Saudi murderer?
Remember when #Trump kept #topsecret documents in his shitter?
Breaking our #nationalsecurity with no #consequences makes perfect sense when you understand that these people are all grossly #unqualified & likely #Russian #assets.
https://www.alojapan.com/1225459/emperor-empress-welcome-brazilian-president-lula-wife-at-tokyo-palace/ Emperor, Empress welcome Brazilian President Lula, wife at Tokyo palace #asia #biz #Japan #JapanBroadcastingCorporation #news #nhk #NhkWorld #NHKWORLDPREMIUM #NhkWorldTv #NHKWorld #Nuclear #PublicBroadcaster #RadioJapan #tech #VisitJapan #world Japan’s Emperor and Empress have welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. This was the first official reception of a state guest at the palac…
