Optimization of energy mix - Nuclear power and Renewable Energy for low emissions energy source a benefit for generations to come

The paper addresses the general issues concerning nuclear power generation in today's energy market. Nuclear power with its characteristic generating cycle parameters is common for base load applications but modern operating nuclear power stations are able to vary their load according to the demand. Emissions are one of the most important aspects in power generation and the nuclear power is one of the few low emissions power source. Although nuclear power has at this moment low efficiencies it is a competitive and reliable power source for generations to come. Recent research achievements showed that nuclear energy could be also considered renewable. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.