Information about and assumptions for InfoGraphic titled "Land Needed by Wind or Solar Energy to Match Annual Nuclear Energy Production".
May 14, 2008
Generation IV nuclear reactors are those identified by the Generation IV International Forum, which was initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy and has 10 international member countries. Most Gen IV reactors are in the conceptual or experimental stage and are considered deployable around 2030, provided that appropriate development begin now. The Department of Energy document "Overview of Generation IV Technology Roadmap" from September 2002 contains diagrams of six Gen IV reactors.
May 18, 2007
This map of the United States shows the amount, in metric tons, of the used nuclear fuel and defense waste stored in each state.
May 18, 2007
Potential used fuel container designs for spent nuclear fuel and high-level nuclear waste
May 18, 2007
Repository tunnels with used fuel containers.
May 18, 2007
Repository Tunnel with Used Fuel Containers
May 18, 2007
Diagram providing cutaway view of a nuclear reactor containment structure designed in the United States and approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
July 9, 2007
This table provides a summary of companies that have announced the intent to submit applications to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for new plant licenses.
September 4, 2008
Graphic illustrating the process and general time line for licensing and building a new reactor.
November 28, 2007
This illustration depicts the multiple layers of natural engineered barriers that protect used fuel from the environment.
May 18, 2007