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Do you know where Miami-Dade’s Electricity comes from? This is Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant in Homestead. It generates 66.83% of the total production. Situated 25 miles south of Miami, the Nuclear Generating Station is the largest nuclear power plant in the state and the eleventh largest in the U.S.. Owned and operated by Florida Power and Light, the plant has two operational nuclear reactors. Florida is home to five commercial nuclear reactors located in, Crystal River, Saint Lucie and Homestead. If something happens to go wrong at a nuclear reactor, plans define two “emergency planning zones.” In a 10-mile radius, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the air could be unsafe to breathe in the event of a major catastrophe, evacuation is a MUST. In a 50-miles radius, food and water supplies may be unsafe. One thing to consider, The Nuclear Power Plant has an outstanding record of safe operations since 1970. It is designed to withstand earthquakes and other natural events. For All your real estate needs. Contact me. Rosa Lugo (786)663-1523

Fear of nuclear energy has done far more harm than the technology itself. A report from the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has found that if the nuclear power industry had continued to grow at the same pace as before the 1986 nuclear disaster, the carbon savings would be the equivalent of removing the emissions of Canada, South Korea, Australia and Mexico combined. It warned that the public’s perception of the risk of nuclear power was “not commensurate with the actual risk” and global leaders would need to move past the “false alarm and ideology” that has slowed the progress of nuclear power in recent decades. “In the entire history of nuclear energy, there have been only two major accidents – those at Chornobyl and Fukushima [in Japan in 2011] – and the effects of these, while serious, have been significantly overestimated,” the report said. Article linked below.

A Massive U.S. Nuclear Plant Is Finally Complete. It Might Be the Last of Its Kind. Cost overruns and delays at Southern Co.’s Plant Vogtle pushed U.S. nuclear power in a different direction. A new nuclear reactor reached commercial operation in Georgia on Monday, completing a project whose delays and sticker shock helped upend the near-term prospects for nuclear power in the U.S. The first two reactors at Plant Vogtle, operated by Southern Co., opened in the 1980s. Adding two new reactors cost more than $30 billion, more than twice the initial estimates, and are a major reason no other large nuclear-power facilities are under development in the U.S. and the industry focus has shifted to smaller designs. https://lnkd.in/e2cy2Spc

UK SELECTS WYLFA SITE FOR NEXT LARGE-SCALE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT The UK government has announced Wylfa in Anglesey, North Wales, as its preferred site for a new large-scale nuclear power plant similar in scale to the Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects. The decision comes after the government acquired the Wylfa and Oldbury sites from Hitachi for £160 million in March, marking the first time the UK has purchased land for new nuclear plants since the 1960s. The proposed Wylfa project aims to revive the area's nuclear heritage and bring thousands of jobs and investment to the local economy. Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho stated that the project is part of the UK's "biggest expansion of nuclear energy in 70 years," with a target of 24 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050. The government's Great British Nuclear body will oversee the Wylfa project, alongside its ongoing selection process for small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. The Nuclear Industry Association has welcomed the plans, highlighting Wylfa's suitability and the potential for transformative economic benefits in Wales. ⚡ Follow MPS (Modern Power Systems) for all the latest news daily from the global power generation industry ⚡ #MPS #power #energy #powergeneration #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy

#EPRIatCOP29: On Saturday, Neil Wilmshurst, Chief Nuclear Strategy Officer, will participate in a panel: Supporting Ukraine’s Post-War Leadership in Nuclear Energy, organized by the U.S. Department of State. The panel will present action to be taken by the U.S. and Ukraine to ensure Ukraine’s energy security and rebuild its industrial capacity, consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, positioning Ukraine as a nuclear energy leader post-war. Neil will highlight nuclear energy’s critical role in decarbonizing industry and Ukraine will highlight the critical role of nuclear energy in its energy transition and post-war recovery while ensuring a just transition for its industrial workforce. Keep up with EPRI at COP here: https://lnkd.in/ekqUyzJk.

So far this month the nuclear sector, has seen announcements in the nuclear sector from Urenco Global, Sizewell C and UKAEA STEP. The government’s strategic decision for the UK’s next nuclear power station to be on Wylfa in Angelsey marks another significant milestone in Britain's nuclear renaissance, boosting both our energy security and energy sustainability. This will be bring substantial inward investment into North Wales – generating highly skilled new jobs, growing the regional supply chain, and boost the local economy. This plan also has the potential to quadruple the country’s nuclear capacity to 24GW by 2050.   The UK's decision to harness nuclear energy is not just about meeting power demands; it's a statement of resilience and forward-thinking, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of global energy innovation.   #NuclearEnergy #UKPower #SustainableFuture

“Under a road map being unveiled Tuesday, the US would deploy an additional 200 gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity by mid-century through the construction of new reactors, plant restarts and upgrades to existing facilities. In the short term, the White House aims to have 35 gigawatts of new capacity operating in just over a decade. (…) The strategy is one that could win continued support under President-elect Donald Trump, who called for new nuclear reactors on the campaign trail as a way to help supply electricity to energy-hungry data centers and factories. The nuclear industry — and its potential resurgence — also enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, culminating in the July enactment of a law giving the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission new tools to regulate advanced reactors, license new fuels and evaluate breakthroughs in manufacturing that promise faster and cheaper buildouts.”

Canada's Bold Bet on Nuclear Energy. Alongside several other major world powers developing new nuclear projects, Canada plans to rapidly expand its nuclear power sector to contribute heavily to the country’s energy demand. Nuclear power contributes around 15 percent of Canada’s energy at present. However, with plans to develop several new nuclear facilities, this figure is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. The industry had stagnated for several decades due to public concerns around safety, as well as the high costs of building new nuclear plants, but… http://ow.ly/BTvs105PLuu

🔋 Japan’s nuclear energy generation increased 9.6% in 2024, producing 88.87 TWh from 14 nuclear units totaling 13.25GW. The average capacity factor of domestic plants rose to 30.6%. 🌍 🌊 The two recent restarts are by Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc Power Co. and Chugoku Electric Power Co. successfully restarted Onagawa-2 and Shimane-2 reactors. Onagawa has been the first restart in Eastern Japan since the Fukushima shutdown of all nuclear station in Japan⚡