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Nuclear power

Nuclear power

Power generated from sustained nuclear fission

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Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release nuclear energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power plant.

NAICS industry definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating nuclear electric power generation facilities. These facilities use nuclear power to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

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NAICS Code
221,113
Parent Industry
Electric Power Generation
Electric Power Generation
Nuclear technology
Nuclear technology
Renewable energy
Renewable energy
Sustainable energy
Sustainable energy

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Wikidata ID
Q12739

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