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Battery and Reactor Make an ‘Electric’ Team: Kronos Advanced Technologies Inc and Yasheng Group Collaborate on Nuclear Battery
Innovative Collaboration: Kronos Advanced Technologies (USA) and Yasheng Group (China) are partnering to develop and patent a small nuclear battery powered by nickel-63, offering a 50-year lifespan without recharging. Diverse Applications: The nuclear battery could...
On the Brink: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Ignites Fears Over Nuclear Power Plant Safety
A drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on August 11th caused a fire in a cooling tower, raising global concerns about nuclear safety amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides blame each other for the incident, with Russia...
Reviving a Giant: Michigan’s Palisades Plant Eyes a Comeback Amidst Federal Support and NRC Review
Closure and Decommissioning: The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan ceased operations in 2022 due to financial difficulties and was scheduled for dismantling by Holtec International. Renewed Efforts for Revival: In response to federal funding opportunities for...
Federal Dollars Flow to Keep California’s Last Nuclear Plant Running
The Biden administration approved $1.1 billion to support the continued operation of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, as part of a $6 billion initiative to preserve aging nuclear facilities and promote clean energy. Environmental concerns persist...
Powering Change by Executive Action: America’s Quest for Energy Independence From Russia
Biden administration contemplates executive order to ban Russian enriched uranium imports amid congressional impasse, sparking surge in uranium stocks. Concerns rise over America's heavy reliance on Russian uranium for nuclear power plants, with estimates of over $1...
Forward Momentum: Darlington New Nuclear Project Gains Regulatory Nod for Innovative Reactor Technology
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has determined that the existing environmental assessment applies to the General Electric Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor chosen for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP), marking a significant regulatory milestone. The...
Empowering Industries: The Future of Clean Energy Collaboration
Collaboration between Terrestrial and Schneider Electric aims to advance IMSR technology, providing reliable, zero-carbon energy solutions for data centers and heavy industries. Partnership between L&H Industrial and BWXT focuses on deploying microreactors to meet...
Building Tomorrow’s Energy: Key Milestones in Nuclear Power Expansion
Global nuclear energy sector experiences significant advancements with multi-billion euro contracts signed for reactor construction, expansions in manufacturing capacity, and international agreements for small modular reactor deployment. Key developments include...
The Diamond Solution: Innovations in Long-Lasting Energy from Radioactive Isotopes
Let’s delve into a lesser-known yet fascinating development in nuclear technology: the advent of nuclear diamond batteries. These are not just any ordinary batteries; they are a game-changing power source that could potentially last for thousands of years without...
Powering The Labor Force: U.K. Hinkley Point C’s Nuclear Plant and the Socio-economic Impact
Hinkley Point C's Socio-economic Impact Report 2024 reveals significant strides in apprenticeship training, with over 1320 individuals skilled across various sectors, bolstering the local workforce. The project's investment in Centres of Excellence has already trained...
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Four Visionary Companies and the Brilliant Minds Powering the Nuclear Renaissance
TerraPower, Westinghouse, NANO Nuclear, and Oklo are leading the way in SMR development, leveraging expertise from nuclear physicists, engineers, and materials scientists. Nano Nuclear's world-renowned team, aptly coined the "Oceans 11 of Nuclear Physicists," drives...
