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Furthermore, by designing reactors within existing supply chains and using conventional materials, costs become more predictable and manageable, making nuclear power a competitive, reliable energy source.
Global Momentum and the Western Restart
While certain regions like China and Russia continue to build new reactors, many Western nations have stagnated or scaled back nuclear infrastructure. For a variety of reasons—ranging from market incentives favoring large projects to regulatory hurdles—the US and Europe have seen a slowdown in nuclear deployment.