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ExaSMR simulation toolkit advances nuclear reactor design

February 21, 2023

Alternatives to carbon-producing energy sources are becoming ever more imperative as climate change shows its effects on the Earth and in our daily lives. Although fossil fuels still generate much of the electricity in the United States, utilities are increasingly adding renewable sources such as wind and solar to their energy portfolios.

In 2021, 20% of the country’s electricity came from renewables vs. 61% from fossil fuels. But by 2050, both are projected to supply 44% as renewables continue to surge and fossil fuels decline.

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