The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) and World Nuclear Association have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as the basis of a partnership that aims to enhance the performance of nuclear power plants worldwide.

The latest IPCC report makes clear the potential benefits of limiting climate change to 1.5C, the urgency for action to achieve this and the necessity of nuclear energy as an important part of an effective global  response.

Nuclear generation stands ready to help the world take the low carbon path.  Those countries that have successfully decarbonised already have used nuclear energy. There is no sustainable energy future without nuclear.

The performance of nuclear power plants worldwide will be highlighted at the World Nuclear Association Symposium, which will be held from 5-7 September. The conference, which will bring together nearly 600 nuclear leaders and experts, will see the full release of the World Nuclear Performance Report 2018.

The World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 has been published. Worldwide nuclear generation in 2017 increased for the fifth successive year, reaching 2,506 TWh. Nuclear power reactor availability improved, achieving a mean average capacity factor of 81%.