The Palisades Nuclear Plant is making history.
It’s the first decommissioned plant in the U.S. to restart.
This is a big deal.
Restarting a nuclear plant after decommissioning is rare. Browns Ferry in Alabama did it, but they never fully decommissioned. Palisades is different. Its systems were shut down, not just paused.
Critics are worried. They want the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to stop all work until new rules are set. They argue that the current regulations are too subjective. However, the NRC believes they can handle it. They have a panel, led by experts like Jamie Pelton, to oversee the restart. They’re using lessons from past projects like Browns Ferry and Vogtle.
Some locals, like Roger Rapaport, disagree. They’ve filed a petition for new regulations. They believe the current process is not strict enough.
Former NRC Commissioner Jeffrey Merrifield supports the restart. He says the technology and expertise are there to ensure safety. Michigan and federal leaders back the project. They see it as a step towards clean energy. The state has invested $300 million, and the Department of Energy has provided a $1.52 billion loan guarantee.
The restart could set a precedent. Other plants like Three Mile Island and Duane Arnold might follow. This could be a turning point for nuclear energy in the U.S!
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Future energy sources?
Re: Future energy sources?
'Don't waste your words on people who deserve your silence'
~Reinhold Messner~
'You don't have to be afraid of everything you don't understand'
~Louise Perica~
~Reinhold Messner~
'You don't have to be afraid of everything you don't understand'
~Louise Perica~
Re: Future energy sources?
"World’s largest waste-to-hydrogen plant unveiled, 30,000 tons yearly output"
https://interestingengineering.com/ener ... t-unveiled
When there is a need they will supply
https://interestingengineering.com/ener ... t-unveiled
When there is a need they will supply
Re: Future energy sources?
Beach Energy has announced the successful commissioning and ramp-up of its Moomba Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project—one of largest CCS projects in the world.
Amazing what's possible with a A$15 million grant from the (previous) federal government.
https://esdnews.com.au/beach-energys-mo ... es-online/
Sobering to think that it was just 45 years ago, I drove up the Strzelecki Track to go look for oil and gas.
Amazing what's possible with a A$15 million grant from the (previous) federal government.
https://esdnews.com.au/beach-energys-mo ... es-online/
Sobering to think that it was just 45 years ago, I drove up the Strzelecki Track to go look for oil and gas.
'Don't waste your words on people who deserve your silence'
~Reinhold Messner~
'You don't have to be afraid of everything you don't understand'
~Louise Perica~
~Reinhold Messner~
'You don't have to be afraid of everything you don't understand'
~Louise Perica~