Nuclear Energy in Climate Resilient Power Systems

This publication examines the potential of nuclear power to support decarbonised, climate resilient energy systems. Nuclear energy can facilitate the integration of high shares of renewables and support long term energy security. The climate resilience of the global nuclear fleet makes it an excellent complement to other low carbon energy sources, as climate risks increase. Ensuring climate resilience of energy systems will require actions to mitigate the impact of climate change — deploying climate resilient energy technologies to act as a stabilizing mechanism — and adaptation measures like technological improvements to support operations in a climate volatile future. This publication examines the potential of nuclear power to support decarbonised, climate resilient energy systems.