The Biden administration has announced a plan to triple US nuclear capacity by 2050, targeting an additional 200 GW through new reactors, plant upgrades, and restarts, with an interim goal of 35 GW by 2035. This strategy addresses previous obstacles, including skilled...
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Novel South Korean Underwater Laser Can Aid in Safer Nuclear Decommissioning
Groundbreaking Underwater Laser-Cutting Technology: Developed by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), this innovative laser technology safely and precisely cuts through thick steel pressure vessels of nuclear reactors submerged in water, reducing the...
Advanced Nuclear for the High Seas
CORE POWER Nears $500M Milestone: The UK-based nuclear propulsion startup will soon complete a $500 million funding round, advancing their maritime nuclear technology to the next phase. World's First 'Civil' Maritime Nuclear Program: CORE POWER aims to develop the...
Amazon is Banking on Small Modular Reactors to Power the Future
Amazon Goes Nuclear: Amazon Web Services (AWS) announces three separate investments in small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) projects, partnering with utilities like Energy Northwest and Dominion Energy. Partnerships for SMRs: AWS is collaborating with utilities to...
SMRs Included in Indian Budget
The Indian government plans to collaborate with the private sector to develop small modular reactors (SMRs), emphasizing nuclear energy's vital role in India's future energy mix as part of the Viksit Bharat initiative. The 2024-25 budget allocates INR 24,969 crore...