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A collection of expert knowledge on the critical issues facing the nuclear power industry
Pre-feasibility study on electrifying international shipping with offshore charging solutions
Pre-feasibility study on electrifying international shipping with offshore charging solutions
This book presents an overview of a wide ranging scientific, engineering, policy, regulatory, and legal issues facing the nuclear power industry. Editor Victor Nian and his team of contributors deliver a much needed review of the latest developments in safety, security and safeguards (“Three S’s”), benefits and impacts of radiation to human society, international conventions, treaties, emergency preparedness and response, and civil liability in the event of a nuclear accident as well as other related and important subject matters within and beyond the nuclear power industry. This book is particularly insightful to countries with an interest in developing a nuclear power industry as well as countries where education to improve society’s opinion on nuclear energy is crucial to its future success.
Pre-feasibility study on electrifying international shipping with offshore charging solutions
Pre-feasibility study on electrifying international shipping with offshore charging solutions
Pre-feasibility study on electrifying international shipping with offshore charging solutions
This study aims to push the boundary beyond electrifying coastal vessels and ferries towards a potential future of fully electrifying the maritime sector. As a very first step, this study makes the case for offshore floating charging solutions as a means of extending the range of ocean-going vessels assuming today's costs of marinised battery energy storage, high power charging, and floating power sources (solar, wind and nuclear). The goal is to establish reference techno-economic indicators for such solutions to be considered a commercially viable option to replace conventional bunker fuels. This is part of our ongoing effort under the Maritime Decarbonisation Special Track in examining future sustainable energy options for the maritime sector
Policies toward a net-zero 2050 ASEAN: with small modular reactors or renwables?
Pre-feasibility study on electrifying international shipping with offshore charging solutions
Policies toward a net-zero 2050 ASEAN: with small modular reactors or renwables?
Nuclear and renewable energy share a common regional goal of fossil fuel phase-out. In addition, nuclear energy provides assurance over fuel price volatility, security of supply, and energy independence. The key is for ASEAN Member States to develop national and regional policies supporting renewable and nuclear co-development. This study provides reference indicators for ASEAN to embark cost-competitive zero-emission pathways. The study further provides strategic considerations when scaling up nuclear energy through small modular reactors and policy options, such as vendor-neutral approach, financing considerations, regulatory harmonisation, and domestic capability development.
A study on marinised offshore charging station for maritime electrification
A study on marinised offshore charging station for maritime electrification
Policies toward a net-zero 2050 ASEAN: with small modular reactors or renwables?
Electrification was thought to be a relevant measure for maritime decarbonisation. However, electric vessels will be limited by battery energy density and hence range just like land-based electric vehicles. What if we could combine offshore energy resources, such as floating nuclear power plants, and offshore wind and solar, with marinised energy storage systems, and floating fast charging technologies? Would that help achieve electrification for ocean going vessels? In answering that question, we also provides reference performance indicators for future technology development.
Policy brief on small modular reactor development in Southeast Asia
A study on marinised offshore charging station for maritime electrification
Policy brief on small modular reactor development in Southeast Asia
The emerging economies in Southeast Asia are facing challenges in achieving decarbonisation and energy resilience. Small modular reactors (SMRs) could represent a strategic option but are yet to be properly understood and communicated at the policy level, especially in terms of the favourable implications for energy security and economic and technical benefits, as well as inherent risks and mitigation strategies. With the flourishing designs and start-up companies driving potentially new business models for future nuclear power projects, we present a series of actionable recommendations for utilities and policymakers in Southeast Asia, together with an analysis on the importance of including SMRs as an option in the future energy mix.
Long-term integrated planning with small modular reactors
A study on marinised offshore charging station for maritime electrification
Policy brief on small modular reactor development in Southeast Asia
This is the first independent study using specific small modular reactors, namely, KLT-40S and HTR-PM to evaluate the business case of flexible load following operation through power-to-gas and battery energy storage integration options.
Life cycle cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind in Southeast Asia
Life cycle cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind in Southeast Asia
Life cycle cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind in Southeast Asia
Offshore renewable energy resources were generally believed to be unfavourable in Southeast Asia. This study provides an initial assessment on offshore wind energy and establish key performance indicators for the industry to ensure project viability and to further technology innovation.
The prospects of small modular reactors in Southeast Asia
Life cycle cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind in Southeast Asia
Life cycle cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind in Southeast Asia
This is the first independent assessment on the necessity, opportunities and challenges of small modular reactor developments in Southeast Asia. It was first-of-its-kind study published from a research centre in Singapore.
Technology perspectives from 1950 to 2100 and policy implications
Life cycle cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind in Southeast Asia
Technology perspectives from 1950 to 2100 and policy implications
This study provides an analysis of the future potentials of global nuclear energy market with focus on emerging markets. This is another first-of-its-kind study published from a research centre in Singapore.
Assessment of measures for maritime decarbonisation
Perspectives of energy transitions in East and Southeast Asia
Technology perspectives from 1950 to 2100 and policy implications
This study provides an analysis of the future potentials of global nuclear energy market with focus on emerging markets. This is another first-of-its-kind study published from a research centre in Singapore.
Perspectives of energy transitions in East and Southeast Asia
Perspectives of energy transitions in East and Southeast Asia
Perspectives of energy transitions in East and Southeast Asia
What are the plausible options that can help ASEAN make the energy transition? Is it nuclear, renewable, and/or other options?