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Quality is key: Investing in advanced nuclear research for tomorrow’s grid
As the energy sector faces mounting pressure to grow at an unprecedented pace while maintaining reliability and affordability, nuclear technology remains an essential component of the long-term solution. Southern Company stands out among U.S. utilities for its proactive role in shaping these next-generation systems—not just as a future customer, but as a hands-on innovator.
Challenge: Ensure continuous availability of radioisotopes.
How: Develop a dependable technical approach to ensure the continued availability of radioisotopes — including rare, short-lived, less available radionuclides for medical, energy, research (aerospace, nondestructive analysis), and national security applications.
Background: U.S. domestic production of key radioactive and stable isotopes has significantly diminished, leaving patients and industry vulnerable to disruptions of our mostly foreign supply. New diagnostic and therapeutic agents are not being developed due to the lack of a reliable isotope supply, and difficult investment and regulatory climates.
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