Nuclear Engineering

Is Solar Power Now Cheaper Than Nuclear Energy?

29 Jul 2010

Solar power took a big step toward becoming the alternative energy of choice with this week's news that energy from sunlight might be cheaper than nuclear power. The analysis, which comes from a Duke University report entitled Solar and Nuclear Costs: The Historic Crossover, claims that, "Electricity from new solar installations is now cheaper than electricity from proposed new nuclear plants ...

Safety Concerns Have Delayed Approval of First U.S. Nuclear Reactor in Decades

29 Jul 2010

A new era for nuclear power is taking shape as third-generation reactors, designed to be simpler and safer, inch through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) design certification process. Much of nuclear's revival hinges on the ability of new reactors to outshine those of yore in terms of safety, economics, construction time and life span. [More]

Burbank hosts demonstration on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack.

29 Jul 2010

Burbank hosts demonstration on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack.