Key takeaways
Globally nuclear power looks set to become a key element of the energy transition, promising stable power to complement renewable sources
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The post-Fukushima lull for the industry has hampered nuclear power's development, weakening supply chains and specialist skills and driving up costs
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By committing to a fleet of long-term projects, governments can help to shorten timeframes and cut costs
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Glossary
Key terms in battery markets
Small modular reactors, operating on a fraction of the scale of older plants and with more factory-built components, are considered the future of the industry but targeted regulatory reform is required to unlock their development
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Enhanced state commitments will be key to derisking projects and convincing investors to back next-generation nuclear power
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