As the consequences of record-breaking heatwaves, disastrous flooding, and other climate change events are becoming apparent around the world, achieving the decarbonized society is a matter of urgency. There is growing interest in both renewable energy and nuclear energy worldwide with a view to reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas. Hitachi leverages its Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) technologies and experience accumulated over many years to develop new reactors that will address the needs of customers looking for safety and economic efficiency.
We asked Masayoshi Matsuura, Senior Chief Engineer overseeing the technical development of new reactors at Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd. about the key points and social significance of the technology.
