low-carbon energy sources ↔ nuclear energy

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Nuclear energy is categorized as a low-carbon energy source [1] and is explicitly grouped with renewables as a primary component of global low-carbon electricity generation [2]. Furthermore, it is frequently discussed alongside other low-carbon alternatives in the context of corporate investment [3] and competitive market development [4].

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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact

measurementAs of 2019, approximately 37% of global electricity generation was derived from low-carbon sources, specifically renewables and nuclear energy, with the remainder coming from coal and other fossil fuel sources.

The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 1 fact

claimNuclear energy requires additional safety improvements, lower costs, a better economic case, and more stringent security against nuclear proliferation and terrorism to compete with high-carbon and new low-carbon energy alternatives.

Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org ClearPath 1 fact

claimCompanies can support clean energy, including nuclear energy, by entering into long-term power purchase agreements and investing in research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) to improve existing low-carbon options and develop new ones.