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The energy demand increase challenges operators to deal with multiple aspects, such as reliability, energy prices, power losses, and diversification of energy resources. In 2023, the Brazilian generation capacity rose 10,3 GW to achieve close to 200 GW of power generation under operation, and this behavior will continue. Currently under construction, Angra 3 nuclear power plant will be the third unit in the Almirante Álvaro Alberto power generation complex (CNAAA), all based on pressurized water reactors. This new plant will generate up to 12000GWh/year, attending approximately 60% of Rio de Janeiro's energy consumption and increasing the nuclear participation to 3% of the national energy matrix. Following this path, small modular reactors (SMRs) emerge as a potential new technology for new units in Brazil and a new opportunity for the national nuclear sector. This paper analyzes the principal aspects of SMRs, hydrogen, ocean energy, and other new power resources regarding the generation expansion studies for the Brazilian 2050 horizon. Furthermore, the study approaches the Uranium cycle and other issues regarding nuclear fuel that impact the Brazilian nuclear area.
| Country OR International Organization | Brazil |
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| Email address | gcbleal@eletronuclear.gov.br |
| Confirm that the work is original and has not been published anywhere else | YES |
