The Brussels-based nuclear industry trade association nucleareurope has called on governments to recognise the invaluable role of nuclear in a clean and sustainable energy future and said the industry needs policies which will support the financing and construction of new nuclear projects.
“Given the challenges which we face in terms of decarbonising our economies and ensuring a secure supply of energy, all actors need to work together to extend the life of the existing nuclear fleet for as long as is technically and economically feasible,” said nucleareurope director-general Yves Desbazeille.
According to nucleareurope, which issued a statement to coincide with the G7 ministers’ meeting on climate, energy and environment in Sapporo, Japan, G7 countries need to maximise the use of existing nuclear power plants and accelerate the deployment of new ones.
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