This timely publication presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, focusing on real-world applications to support global decarbonization efforts. Notably, Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll contributed to the chapter titled "Transforming Nuclear Delivery for Terawatt-Scale Deployment," offering perspectives on the future of nuclear energy.
This book combines insights from experts across diverse fields, exploring essential topics such as nuclear economics, advanced reactor development, and innovative applications in various industries, including hydrogen production and data centers. It serves as a critical resource for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, inspiring those dedicated to the advancement in nuclear energy.
In their chapter, Kirsty and Eric discuss the Ten-Terawatt Initiative (TTI), which represents a comprehensive strategy to enable the deployment of 10 Terawatts of low-cost, clean, firm power within a decade (2030-2040) and an additional 20 Terawatts by 2050. Central to this strategy are mass-manufactured nuclear reactors, or "heat boxes," which are factory-produced nuclear energy modules designed for high-volume manufacturing and rapid site deployment.
The TTI aims to provide abundant, clean, and affordable energy while eliminating emissions, leveraging existing fossil fuel infrastructure, and facilitating a fundamental transformation of the energy landscape. By introducing standardization and mass manufacturing in nuclear reactor production, the initiative seeks to significantly reduce costs and expedite deployment timelines, thus addressing the urgent energy demands of the coming decades.
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Full Book:
The full book can be found here.
About TTI:
Read the Ten-Terawatt Initiative white paper here.