ABSTRACT
The world is experiencing a nuclear renaissance. Nuclear power is a compact, reliable and safe source of energy, needing little transport infrastructure. Most importantly, it helps in de-carbonizing the power sector. France, which obtains 80% of its electricity from nuclear power, has the lowest cost electricity and lowest per capita carbon emissions in Europe. Japan, which imports virtually all its energy needs, is giving preference to nuclear energy. USA and China which have extensive coal resources, are also going in for nuclear energy in a big way.
