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Navigating the Nuclear Frontier: Constellation Energy’s Resilience Amid Regulatory Headwinds and Tech Investment
Stock Volatility: Constellation Energy's stock dropped 12.5% following the FERC's rejection of a nuclear power agreement, reflecting broader declines in the nuclear sector despite a year-to-date increase of over 90% in its share price. Tech Investments: Major tech...
Nuclear Energy on the Ballot: How the Next President Will Impact America’s Nuclear Energy Revival
Diverging Approaches: The future of nuclear energy regulations post-2024 will largely depend on the administration in power, with significant contrasts between Republican and Democrat priorities. Bipartisan Potential: While nuclear energy has bipartisan support, the...
Let’s Go Kairos: Kairos Power Begins Construction on Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor
Kairos Power has begun site work for the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor, the first non-light-water and Gen IV reactor approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in over 50 years. The Hermes reactor, expected to be operational by 2027, aims to...
Sweden and USA Forge Landmark Partnership to Advance Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Sweden and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in civil nuclear energy, focusing on policy, research, and technological development. Key areas of collaboration include nuclear reactors, advanced nuclear fuel, waste management, and...
Kairos Power’s Hermes Reactor: Pioneering the Future of Nuclear Energy with Advanced Modular Technology
Hermes Reactor: Kairos Power's Hermes, a non-power prototype of their fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactor (KP-HFR), is the first Generation IV reactor approved for construction by the US NRC and aims to demonstrate affordable nuclear heat production by...
NANO and Everstar AI: Redefining Nuclear Licensing with AI Power
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has signed an MOU with Everstar Inc. to use AI-driven services to streamline and modernize its regulatory licensing processes. Everstar’s AI methodologies aim to enhance and expedite nuclear technology design and regulatory licensing,...
NextEra restarting nuclear plant in Iowa
NextEra Energy is considering reopening the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa to meet the rising demand for carbon-free energy, driven by increased electricity consumption. The Duane Arnold plant, which shut down in 2020 after 45 years, was initially retired due to...
Climate Change and the Corporate Response: Adapting to a New Economic Reality
Climate change is increasingly causing economic disruptions, with businesses across various sectors facing financial challenges due to more frequent and severe extreme weather events. Companies like TPC are diversifying operations and investing in resilience to...
South Africa’s Koeberg-1: A Key Player in Energy Security Strategy
South Africa's Koeberg nuclear power plant, the only nuclear facility in Africa, has received a 20-year operating license extension for unit 1, highlighting its importance in providing reliable, clean energy amidst the country's power supply challenges. Despite...
Say bye to bitcoin and hello to AI
Abilene, Texas, is set to host a 200-megawatt AI data center by Lancium and Crusoe Energy, aiming to support advanced cloud computing and relying mainly on renewable energy. Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI infrastructure, driven by diminishing profitability in...
Japan, Australia, and Now Italy: The Push to Restore Nuclear Power
After the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, many countries, including Italy, halted their nuclear energy programs. However, nuclear power is now regaining popularity as a clean energy source to reduce fossil fuel emissions. Despite a failed 2011 attempt to revive nuclear...
