Nuclear energy emits no CO2 during operation. The clean nuclear energy market is therefore a key part of the climate solution, alongside renewables and efficiency.

Nuclear's Carbon Footprint

The [LSI keyword: clean nuclear energy market] considers the full lifecycle emissions, including uranium mining, milling, enrichment, fuel fabrication, plant construction, and decommissioning. The clean nuclear energy market for "lifecycle" emissions is comparable to wind and solar (about 10-20 gCO2/kWh), far lower than gas (400-500) or coal (800-1000). The clean nuclear energy market for "operational" emissions is zero. The clean nuclear energy market for "land use" is much smaller than for wind or solar. The clean nuclear energy market for "waste" is a challenge, but waste volumes are small and can be stored safely.

The clean nuclear energy market is supported by policies that recognize nuclear as "green" in taxonomies (e.g., the EU's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy includes nuclear under certain conditions). The clean nuclear energy market for "green" bonds is growing. The clean nuclear energy market for "carbon" credits (for nuclear power) is not yet common, but could be in the future.

Advanced Reactors and SMRs

The clean nuclear energy market for "advanced" reactors (Gen IV) promises even lower waste and higher efficiency. The clean nuclear energy market for "SMRs" (Small Modular Reactors) could reduce construction costs and timelines. The clean nuclear energy market for "microreactors" could replace diesel generators in remote areas. The clean nuclear energy market for "high-temperature" reactors (HTGR) can produce process heat for industrial decarbonization (e.g., hydrogen, steel, chemicals). The clean nuclear energy market for "molten salt" reactors (MSR) have inherent safety features.

As the clean nuclear energy market continues to evolve, the focus will be on "public" acceptance (overcoming fear of radiation), on "waste" disposal (siting a permanent repository), and on "non-proliferation" (preventing the spread of nuclear weapons). The closed fuel cycle segment is the fastest-growing . The atom is clean, but its image needs polishing.

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