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sollidnuclear
Posted - March 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Saved - March 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Major nuclear companies, including Westinghouse, Framatome, and Urenco, are advocating for the rapid restart of six German nuclear power plants before 2030. Framatome emphasizes its expertise in safely recommissioning these plants, while Westinghouse assures that necessary products and services are available. Urenco highlights the benefits of nuclear energy for climate protection and energy independence. Despite past opposition from operators like RWE and E.ON, a new operating model may emerge. Meanwhile, political tensions between CDU/CSU and SPD complicate the situation as discussions on feasibility continue.

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

BREAKING: Major nuclear companies ready to restart six German nuclear power plants before 2030 In a statement exclusively available to @welt & @Wetzelstrom, nuclear giants Westinghouse, Framatome and Urenco back a rapid revival of German nuclear power plants. 1/10 https://t.co/szQ6vqyWhh

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"As the builder of the German nuclear power plants, Framatome is familiar with the plants and has the expertise to implement the necessary steps for a safe recommissioning of the plants," explained Carsten Haferkamp, Managing Director of Framatome GmbH. 2/10 https://t.co/oSVkv3yqJ3

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

After a merger in 2001 the French company Framatome took over Siemens' nuclear activities in Germany. Siemens built all of Germany's 17 nuclear power plants. This expereince were a big factor in the development of the EPR in the 1990's before the merger of the two companies 3/10 https://t.co/AFTRstk7r4

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"The restart of nuclear power plants is already possible before 2030. [...] Westinghouse will provide the products and services needed to restart and operate Germany's nuclear power plants" explained Martin Pache, Managing Director of Westinghouse Electric Germany. 4/10 https://t.co/E8K4m7MTq3

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"It is easily possible to supply nuclear power plants with fuel. It makes sense to deal with this option with great seriousness. It benefits climate protection, security of supply and also independence from Russia," added Jörg Harren, Managing Director of Urenco Deutschland. 5/10 https://t.co/tgh47svTOy

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

The Society for Plant and Reactor Safety (GRS) and the TÜV, which are central members of the nuclear expert committees in Germany, said back in 2022 that continued operation of the German nuclear plants or restarts were considered harmless from a safety point of view. 6/10

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

We also have the operators RWE, E.ON, EnBW and Vattenfall, which for a long time rejected the continued operation of German reactors. This was not suprising because past policy flip-flops and punitive taxes eroded trust and made nuclear economically unattractive. 7/10

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

However, the opposition from RWE, E.ON & others may no longer matter in the long run. As seen in Belgium, the future of nuclear could lie in a new operating model. One with strong state participation that bypasses legacy operators and enables a fresh start. 8/10

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All this is happening at the same time, as a draft of the coalition agreement’s energy chapter has been leaked. CDU/CSU wants to quickly assess whether restarting the recently shut down nuclear plants is still technically and financially feasible. 9/10

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

Everything proposed by CDU/CSU in the coalition agreement is opposed by the SPD, getting the restart of the German nuclear reactor caught in the crossfire. We can only wait and see if the preassure from European nuclear companies will have an impact on the SPD's opinon. 10/10

sollidnuclear
Posted - July 24, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Saved - November 8, 2023 at 7:10 AM

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

Biomass is the SCAM that we all fell for Biomass is not carbon neutral, sustainable or green 🪵 Let's debunk the myth of biomass as a climate friendly energy source, and explore why even 'green' countries like Denmark may not be as eco-friendly as they seem. A thread 🧵 (1/17) https://t.co/Nj41wOzwvM

sollidnuclear
Posted - October 15, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Saved - October 15, 2023 at 10:46 PM
reSee.it AI Summary
Germany's anti-nuclear stance hinders Europe's transition from fossil fuels. France leads the race with nearly 50% of its energy supply coming from nuclear sources, while Germany only relies on wind and solar for 5%. Germany should let other countries choose their own energy sources to combat climate change.

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

🇩🇪 vs. 🇪🇺 Germany’s anti nuclear stance stalls Europe’s transistion away from fossil fuels. It’s mind boggling that Germany still believe they’re being taking seriously, when promoting their anti scientific nuclear propaganda. Get over it. You lost Germany. 1/5

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

In a recent article by @FT a picture of a divided Europe is being painted. On one side we have Germany refusing to accept their bad judgement on nuclear. On the other we have France just trying to build out nuclear energy on same terms as renewables. 2/5 https://www.ft.com/content/b1dbd7b4-d8b9-45eb-bd18-4976f7c9af5e

The nuclear dispute driving a wedge between France and Germany The two nations have opposing ideas about atomic energy, threatening the EU’s transition away from fossil fuels ft.com

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

It’s clear that France is far ahead of Germany in the race to phase out fossil fuels. In 2021 nearly 50 % of France’s total energy supply came from fossil free energy sources with nuclear energy being the largest contributor. Source: FT & IEA, 2023 3/5 https://t.co/28g8iYGHSj

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

Looking at Germany, we see why they’re scared that France will win the race. In 2021 only 5 % of Germany’s total energy supply came from wind and solar. Compare that to France’s nearly 50 % from nuclear 😮‍💨 Source: FT & IEA, 2023 4/5 https://t.co/1JHxtccNJu

@sollidnuclear - Johan Christian Sollid

If Germany really wanted to reduce emissions, then they would let France and other EU countries mind their own business. But Germany insists that they have a say in which energy sources other countries use to combat climate change. Germany, get over it. You lost! 5/5 https://t.co/Mw2sBJ0kEE

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