POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago
DOE Unveils Initiative to Add 5 GW of Nuclear Capacity Through Uprates and Restarts
- •The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the UPRISE initiative to add 5 GW of nuclear generating capacity by 2029 (2.5 GW by 2027).
- •This capacity will be achieved through uprates of operating reactors, restarting dormant facilities, and extending plant lifespans, focusing on existing infrastructure.
- •For large power consumers and datacenters, this initiative signals a commitment to increased, stable, zero-carbon baseload power, potentially offering long-term price stability and grid reliability.
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