Nuclear Experts: PH Nuclear Ambitions Achievable with Right Technology and Partnerships
The Philippines can turn its nuclear energy ambitions into viable power projects with the right technologies, regulatory safeguards, and strategic partnerships, as the country prepares to introduce nuclear power into its energy mix to meet growing electricity demand, according to nuclear and energy experts. The assessment comes as the government targets 1,200 megawatts (MW) of nuclear capacity by 2032, increasing to 2,400 MW by 2035 and 4,800 MW by 2050 under the Philippine Energy Plan. At a media roundtable on nuclear energy development in the Philippines, experts said advances in reactor technology, including small modular reactors (SMRs), could provide additional options for supplying reliable electricity to industrial estates, data centers, and other energy-intensive sectors. Unlike conventional large-scale nuclear facilities, SMRs generally have smaller generation capacities and are designed for modular construction. Depending on the technology and project requirements, they co
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