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ARPA-E awards $38M to 12 projects leading used nuclear fuel recycling initiative

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The projects, led by universities, private companies, and national laboratories, were selected to develop technologies to advance UNF recycling, reduce the volume of high-level waste requiring permanent disposal, and provide safe domestic advanced reactor fuel stocks. Award amount: $2,796,545). Award amount: $6,449,997).

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IEA/OECD Report Concludes Nuclear Power Could Provide 24% of Global Electricity by 2050

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The latest reactor designs, now under construction around the world, build on more than 50 years of technology development. The roadmap notes that these designs will need to be fully established as reliable and competitive electricity generators over the next few years if they are to become the mainstays of nuclear expansion after 2020.

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