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Nuclear Energy Is The Better NUeB means, generally, Nuclear Energy is the Better energy — period.

All energy sources have their trade-offs, and that does not mean they cannot be used to advance national and regional development

US🇺🇸: The NRC has approved TVA’s construction of a 300 MW GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR at Clinch River, Tennessee.It will be ...
30/09/2026

US🇺🇸: The NRC has approved TVA’s construction of a 300 MW GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR at Clinch River, Tennessee.

It will be the first U.S. SMR construction project of its kind. TVA has not announced a construction start date.

Another major step for nuclear energy. ☢️

RWANDA: Rwanda is targeting its first 110MW of nuclear-generated electricity between 2030 and 2033, as the country advan...
25/09/2026

RWANDA: Rwanda is targeting its first 110MW of nuclear-generated electricity between 2030 and 2033, as the country advances plans to make nuclear power part of its long-term energy strategy. The government is seeking international approvals and assessing two potential sites for nuclear facilities.

The programme is focused on small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, which Rwanda considers suitable for its relatively small electricity grid. President Paul Kagame has linked nuclear energy to Rwanda’s ambitions for industrialisation, energy security and becoming a high-income country by 2050.

Nuclear power forms part of a broader plan to add 523MW of new generation capacity during the remaining period of the country’s second National Strategy for Transformation. This includes about 300MW from hydropower, 165MW from methane gas, with the balance coming from solar.

Rwanda is also expanding the infrastructure needed to support rising electricity demand, including 381 kilometres of new power networks and 13 substations. The developments demonstrate Rwanda’s strategy of combining conventional renewable generation with emerging nuclear technologies as it seeks to strengthen electricity supply and support economic growth.

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ITALY: Italy’s Senate has given final approval to legislation paving the way for the return of nuclear power, almost 40 ...
24/09/2026

ITALY: Italy’s Senate has given final approval to legislation paving the way for the return of nuclear power, almost 40 years after the country shut down its reactors following the disaster and a 1987 referendum. The law establishes the framework for developing next-generation nuclear technologies, particularly advanced modular reactors and SMRs.

The government will now have 12 months to issue implementing regulations covering reactor licensing, safety, spent-fuel and radioactive-waste management, decommissioning and the establishment of an independent nuclear regulator. The legislation itself does not authorise immediate reactor construction; it creates the legal and regulatory foundation for future projects.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government sees nuclear energy as a way to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported energy and support decarbonisation alongside renewables. Government estimates suggest nuclear could account for at least 11% of Italy’s energy mix by 2050, potentially saving about €17 billion ($19 billion) in decarbonisation costs, while the national energy plan allows for a possible share of up to 22%.

However, Italy remains divided over the return to nuclear. A June Demopolis poll found 51% support restarting nuclear generation, while a majority opposed having a nuclear plant near their homes. Critics point to the costs, long construction timelines, waste-management challenges and the fact that several advanced reactor technologies are still developing. Italy therefore faces a significant gap between approving the framework and actually building new reactors.

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TURKEY: Turkey and the United States have signed a $2 million grant agreement to assess the deployment of US small modul...
23/09/2026

TURKEY: Turkey and the United States have signed a $2 million grant agreement to assess the deployment of US small modular reactors (SMRs) in Turkey. Signed in New York on September 22, 2026, the deal between the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Turkey’s state nuclear company TÜNAŞ will finance a technical study expected to take at least one year.

The study will examine four US SMR designs and five Generation IV reactor technologies, assessing their technical suitability, costs, licensing, safety, financing, supply chains and potential sites. The objective is to establish the regulatory and financial framework that could allow Turkish private companies to eventually deploy SMRs.

The agreement forms part of Turkey’s broader nuclear expansion plans. Ankara aims to have 12 large nuclear reactors and 5,000 MW of SMR capacity by 2050, with nuclear energy supplying about 10–15% of its electricity. Turkey is also exploring eight additional conventional reactors at Sinop and in the Thrace region, with potential partners including South Korea, Canada, China and Russia.

The US deal also signals Turkey’s effort to diversify its nuclear partnerships beyond Russia. Russia’s Rosatom is building Turkey’s first nuclear plant at Akkuyu, a four-reactor, 4,800 MW facility costing about $20 billion. The US cooperation could open Turkey’s growing nuclear market to American technologies while supporting Ankara’s energy-security and 2053 net-zero ambitions.

08/09/2026

Find out about our Energy Hub. This is the best tool to find all you need to know about Energy in Africa.

Goal:

Gathering the data - A robust engine pulling live price feeds from international energy exchanges, grid frequency and load data from KPLC and the East African Power Pool, and technology cost curves from the IAEA and IEA.

Making sense of it - Our analysis engine models long-term policy impacts — system integration cost, carbon abatement potential and the economic multiplier effect of every megawatt added.

Showing it clearly - Intuitive, interactive visualisations for anyone following the sector — including the policy slider and a regional map of energy flows across the EAC.

Check out the African Capacity Map here: https://nuebkenya.com/data/africa/map

Look closely at this map. Then ask yourself: Where is Africa? While nuclear power plants dot much of the world, Africa r...
07/09/2026

Look closely at this map. Then ask yourself: Where is Africa? While nuclear power plants dot much of the world, Africa remains almost completely absent from the nuclear energy map—with South Africa’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station standing as the continent’s only operating nuclear power plant.

As Africa seeks to industrialise, create jobs, power growing cities and meet rising energy demand, the question is no longer whether we can afford to explore nuclear energy.

Can Africa afford not to?

The continent needs an energy mix that is reliable, affordable, sustainable and capable of supporting long-term industrial growth.

https://nuebkenya.com/data/africa/nuclear

Reliable electricity is not an abstract policy phrase. It affects a workshop’s operating hours, a hospital’s equipment, ...
05/09/2026

Reliable electricity is not an abstract policy phrase. It affects a workshop’s operating hours, a hospital’s equipment, a cold chain’s integrity and a student’s ability to study. What does reliable power mean in your county or industry? Tell us one practical problem that an improved electricity system should solve. The best energy conversation starts with lived experience.

31/08/2026

NUCLEAR POWER HAS A SOUND, AND THIS ONE IS LOUD! What happens when music meets science, energy and climate action? You get a conversation that cannot be ignored.

This song is my creative take on one of the biggest conversations of our generation: How do we power the future while protecting our planet?

Through rhythm, humour and bold energy, I explore the potential of nuclear power as a reliable source of clean, dependable electricity that can operate around the clock. From reducing reliance on heavily polluting energy sources to supporting a growing world with increasing energy demands, the conversation around nuclear energy deserves to be understood beyond the technical jargon.

🎤 Because sometimes, science needs a beat.
⚛️ Sometimes, energy needs a voice.
🌍 And sometimes, a song can make people stop, listen and ask important questions.

This is more than music. It is part of a journey to demystify nuclear energy, spark conversations, challenge misconceptions and encourage young people to engage with the future of energy. Listen, enjoy, share your thoughts and join the conversation. Is nuclear energy part of our clean energy future?

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Africa’s nuclear case rests on rising energy demand, the limits of RE, and the need for reliable, low-carbon power beyon...
20/08/2026

Africa’s nuclear case rests on rising energy demand, the limits of RE, and the need for reliable, low-carbon power beyond imported fossil fuels. Countries aiming for nuclear by 2050 must start building capacity now, given the 15–20 year lead time.
https://blog.nuebkenya.com/publications/why-africa-needs-nuclear

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