Nuclear Power Expansion in Europe

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Which country in Europe has the highest percentage of hydro-power in its electricity production?

  • Germany
  • Norway (correct)
  • Island
  • France

What is the main exception to the use of nuclear energy for CO2-free electricity production in Europe?

  • France with a mix of hydro and solar power
  • Island with 70% hydro-power and 30% geothermal
  • Norway with 98% hydro-power (correct)
  • Germany with significant wind power

Which country replaced fossil fuels with nuclear energy within 10 years to achieve net-zero goals?

  • Norway
  • France (correct)
  • Germany
  • Switzerland

What was the scale comparison mentioned in the text regarding Europe's battery production output in 2022?

<p>~ 69 GWh vs 196 MWh (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of electric batteries in Switzerland according to the text?

<p>Less than 160 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did France achieve net-zero goals by replacing fossil fuels with nuclear energy?

<p>2012 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country in Europe is still quite far from achieving net-zero goals according to the text?

<p>Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest battery park in Europe capable of storing?

<p>10 minutes of the energy produced by a typical nuclear power plant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the contribution of nuclear energy to electricity production in Switzerland in the winter months?

<p>&gt; 40% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with events that have the highest probability and highest damage (costs) according to FOCP?

<p>Shortage of electricity supply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal for Switzerland until 2050 with respect to nuclear energy replacement?

<p>Shut down nuclear energy and replace it with solar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the energy density of nuclear fuel compare to other energy sources?

<p>Nuclear fuel has the highest energy density (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the share of electricity production by nuclear energy in Europe?

<p>10% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many nuclear power plants are in operation worldwide as of May 2023?

<p>440 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's government approved a new NPP named Sizewell C in December 2022?

<p>UK (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many NPPs is Romania planning to construct with US financing of $3 billion?

<p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is aiming for 150 GW of nuclear power in the EU electricity by 2050?

<p>Czech Republic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is in talks with Russia, China, and South Korea for their planned second and third nuclear power plants?

<p>Turkey (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries has a plan for 6 new NPPs to reduce dependence on coal starting from 2026?

<p>Poland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's government approved plans for new NPPs in December 2022 and also has 2 more NPPs under construction at Hinkley Point?

<p>UK (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current capacity being expanded according to the text?

<p>Enrichment capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of spent fuel in terms of highly radioactive waste?

<p>4.5% for all KKW until 60 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest Uranium production?

<p>Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected additional electricity demand by 2050 according to AXPO?

<p>50 TWh per year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the construction cost for 4 large NPPs according to the text?

<p>$24 billion total costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected electricity production of 4 x APR-1400 in 10 years according to the text?

<p>~ 42 TWh/year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the safety feature related to the external containment of EPR (1600 MWe)?

<p>Flugzeugabsturzsicher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is being extended from 30-40 to 60+ years regarding current reactors?

<p>Life of current reactors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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