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Virginia Poised to Lead the Fusion Revolution with World’s First Grid-Scale Power Plant
Pioneering Fusion Energy: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is investing billions to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant in Virginia, aiming to produce 400 megawatts of clean, limitless energy by the early 2030s. Technological and Economic...
Forging a Strategic Alliance: How Ukraine’s Nuclear Expertise Can Power Poland’s Ambitions
Poland is beginning its nuclear energy journey and aims to partner with Ukraine, a nation renowned for its advanced nuclear safety solutions and expertise. Ukraine's extensive experience, including recent cooperation with the United States on new reactor technologies,...
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...
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...
The Pearl Has Found Its Gem: Uganda Wants to Explore Uranium
Uganda, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is preparing for uranium exploration to initiate its nuclear energy program, aiming to improve electricity access. The country's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in collaboration with...
