Major Advantages of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power is the greatest large-scale, carbon-free electricity source that can grow vastly to produce large units of electricity.

FREMONT, CA: Nuclear power protects air quality by generating tremendous magnitudes of carbon-free power. It powers communities in U.S. states and contributes to numerous non-electric applications, from the medical sector to space exploration. The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), the United States Department of Energy, stresses its research primarily on managing the existing fleet of reactors, creating reactor technologies, and strengthening the nuclear fuel cycle to scale the sustainability of the power supply and give more strength to the U.S. economy. Here is the main benefit of nuclear energy.

Nuclear power is an eminent source of clean energy in the United States. It generates more than 800 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year and generates more than half of the nation's emissions-free electricity. This restricts more than 470 million metric tons of carbon each year, which is equal to removing 100 million vehicles off the road. In addition, the thermal power from nuclear reactors is leveraged to decarbonize other energy-intensive industries like transportation.

Nuclear energy works run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are developed to operate for longer reaches and refuel every 1.5 – 2 years. In 2019, nuclear power plants run at full power more than 94 percent of the time, making them the most steady power source on the grid today. The nuclear industry also supports nearly half a million careers and contributes $61 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product. In addition, U.S. nuclear power plants can hire up to 700 workers. They also give billions of dollars yearly to economies through federal and state tax revenues.    

A powerful civilian nuclear industry is essential for U.S. national security and power diplomacy. The United States must manage its global leadership in this sector to impact nuclear technologies' peaceful use. The U.S administration unites hands with countries in this potential to develop relationships and develop new chances for the nation's nuclear technologies.