UK leads nuclear investment

Government business secretary John Hutton has presented results of a study he commissioned which shows the
Speaking at a nuclear industry conference in
Hutton said: ‘Nuclear has proved to be a dependable, affordable and safe source of low-carbon energy. And as such, it has - alongside renewables and carbon capture and storage, a critical role to play in our future energy mix.
‘To meet our energy goals, we must do everything we can to ensure new nuclear power stations are available as soon as possible. But, as more and more countries seek to insulate themselves against future energy price rises, soaring energy demand and the irrefutable reality of climate change, they're competing hard for the people, investment and technology to enable their own nuclear programmes.
Register now to continue reading
Thanks for visiting The Engineer. You’ve now reached your monthly limit of news stories. Register for free to unlock unlimited access to all of our news coverage, as well as premium content including opinion, in-depth features and special reports.
Benefits of registering
-
In-depth insights and coverage of key emerging trends
-
Unrestricted access to special reports throughout the year
-
Daily technology news delivered straight to your inbox
CCC Report Finds UK Climate Targets Still Within Reach
In 1990 67% of the UK´s electricity came from coal-fired power stations and even without renewables the transition to gas was a major contributor to...