AUSTIN, Texas (Covering Katy News) — As nations race to decarbonize their power grids, advanced nuclear reactors are emerging as a potential solution to meet growing energy demands with a carbon-free energy solution, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is charting a course to make Texas a leader in this emerging industry.
Advanced nuclear power plants would allow Texas to avoid future power failures like those during winter storm Uri because they would operate reliably regardless of weather conditions while producing electricity with zero-carbon emissions.
Improved Safety
Nuclear technology has made major strides in safety over the past half-century, leading to the introduction of what’s known as Advanced Nuclear Reactors, which are believed to be safer than traditional light-water reactors. They operate at lower pressures with special coolants not found in traditional reactors. Advanced nuclear plants also include safety features that work automatically – without electricity or human assistance – as detailed in this report and this video from the U.S. Department of Energy.