TechXplore

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In an impressive combination of nuclear technology and machine learning (ML), a team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has unveiled a significant finding in maintaining safety and efficiency in a type of next-generation nuclear reactor, known as a sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR).

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Jim Conca

APRIL 18, 2018

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Arizona, our biggest power plant, is under another political attack that could cause Arizona to lose not only its biggest source of electricity of any type, but its biggest source of low-carbon energy, ten times what all of its renewables are producing.

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The Guardian: Energy

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Tony Blair Institute says global carbon emissions would be 6% lower if not for ‘inaccurate narrative’ over 1986 disaster Global carbon emissions would be 6% lower than today if not for the “inaccurate narrative” against nuclear power since the Chornobyl disaster that has created “unfounded public concern”, according to Tony Blair’s thinktank.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Calling it the “largest single climate action” in The post Olkiluoto Unit 3 Provides Carbon-Free Nuclear Power and Energy Security for Finland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Hydrogen Tax Credits Under IRA: Nuclear Powers Role in Clean Energy Sparks Debate The U.S. Sources suggest this guidance, due later this week, will chart a pathway for hydrogen produced using nuclear power to qualify for government incentives. These credits could range between $0.60 clean energy sector.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 16, 2025

In his general policy statement delivered to the National Assembly, newly appointed French Prime Minister Franois Bayrou cited geothermal energy, as well as nuclear, as important parts of a “low-carbon strategy” towards energy policy. This policy has one goal: carbon-free energy accessible to all.

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Jim Conca

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The Columbia Generating Station nuclear power plant recently achieved its eighth monthly electricity generation record in just 12-months. CGS produced 850 million kWhs of zero-carbon electricity in August, and 830 million kWhs in September, both records, while producing less than 2 tons of waste.

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TechCrunch: Climate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Companies are eyeing nuclear power as a way to reconcile their breakneck data center growth with their commitments to hit net zero carbon emissions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The Verge: Energy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

New nuclear technologies are still unproven at scale, but the hope is that they can provide carbon pollution-free electricity while solving some of the problems that come with traditional nuclear power plants. Back in 2020, Google set a goal of running on carbon-free energy around the clock by 2030.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Hydrogen Tax Credits Backing Nuclear Power The Biden administration has unveiled new regulations that clarify tax credit eligibility for hydrogen production, aiming to bolster clean energy innovation and retain the economic viability of nuclear power plants.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction to Doosan’s Carbon Capture Innovation Imagine a future where producing clean hydrogen doesnt come with a side of carbon emissions. Doosan Fuel Cell is making that a reality with their groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell carbon capture technology. Its not just a step towards eco-friendly power plants; its a leap.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

11 aimed at quadrupling the country’s nuclear power capacity by 2050 sets out a series of goals and actions that could […] The post UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine. A roadmap released by the UK government on Jan.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

FuelCell Energys SOEC taps into waste heat generated by nuclear power plants , significantly reducing the electricity needed for the process. Efficiency and Output : The electrolyzer is expected to achieve 100% efficiency by converting all electricity and water into zero-carbon hydrogen. hydrogen policies.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Almost 52 million has been awarded to 25 businesses in the UK to support the adoption of innovative emissions-cutting projects, including carbon capture and storage, as part of the government’s Plan for Change, which aims to expedite the energy transition and progress to net zero. Hanson Cement in North Wales will use its 5.6

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems.

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R-Squared Energy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

That poses a serious challenge when global carbon dioxide emissions continue to climb. Nuclear power is unique among energy sources. It can be scaled up to very large plants, it is firm power (available upon demand), and it produces no carbon dioxide while generating electricity. It seems like a no-brainer.

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The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Experts say world is ‘past peak fossil power’ but warn against uneven development of energy projects Nuclear power generation is likely to break records in 2025 as more countries invest in reactors to fuel the shift to a low-carbon global economy, while renewable energy is likely to overtake coal as a power source early next year, data has shown.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Enter ECL, a California-based startup led by Yuval Bachar, which is charting an innovative path with hydrogen-powered data centers. These facilities promise faster deployment times and a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to conventional setups connected to strained energy grids.

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The Guardian: Energy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There is little difference between this government’s and its Conservative predecessor’s policies on expansion There seems to be no difference between Conservative and Labour policies on nuclear power. Continue reading.

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TechXplore

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult.

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Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2020

Rolls-Royce is aiming to have mini nuclear power stations up and running across the UK from 2029, claiming its smaller reactors can produce energy at a cost comparable to renewables projects. The engineering giant is leading a consortium bid to build Small Modular Reactors (SMR) at old nuclear sites in Cumbria and Wales.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Tsuchiyu Onsen, a hot spring resort sixteen kilometers from Fukushima in Japan, is home to a geothermal power plant that successfully generates 400 kW of electricity , which is enough to power roughly 800 homes , as well as a local shrimp farm. of energy production.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

needs to unleash its full energy potential by embracing nuclear power. With opinions and regulations historically […] The post Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine. As policies and regulations are adjusted to reflect a new presidential administration, the U.S.

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R-Squared Energy

AUGUST 17, 2024

In previous articles, I discussed: Overall highlights Trends in global carbon dioxide emissions Global production and consumption of petroleum Global production and consumption of natural gas Global production and consumption of c oal Today I will discuss trends in nuclear power. in the U.S. terawatt-hours by 2023.

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Financial Times: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

Rome plans to allow investments in small reactors as part of a bid to lower the country’s carbon emissions

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R-Squared Energy

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Yet, global carbon dioxide emissions rose by more than 4 billion metric tons per year during that time, reaching an all-time high in 2019. Renewables are growing at a much faster rate, but it will take decades at the current growth rates before renewables can make a serious dent in global carbon dioxide emissions. In the U.S. —

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R-Squared Energy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Previous articles discussed the trends in global carbon dioxide emissions , the overall highlights of the Review, the production and consumption of petroleum, natural gas production and consumption, and coal production and consumption. Today we will cover nuclear power. Nuclear power is unique among energy sources.

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Mr. Sustainability

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Ever wondered how long it takes to build a nuclear power plant? Summary - The conventional one gigawatt nuclear power plant takes almost 15 years to build if you are not from a major nuclear state*. The nuclear elephant in the room Or should we say, nuclear tortoise There are two types of people in this world.

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Mr. Sustainability

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Ever wondered how long it takes to build a nuclear power plant? Summary - The conventional one gigawatt nuclear power plant takes almost 15 years to build if you are not from a major nuclear state*. The nuclear elephant in the room Or should we say, nuclear tortoise There are two types of people in this world.

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GreenTechMedia

APRIL 30, 2020

The modern American nuclear power industry is not known for its punctuality, but the spread of a tenacious virus certainly doesn't help. Southern Company's electricity mix includes more low-carbon sources compared to a year ago. (C Unless, that is, COVID-19 intercepts it at the finish line. C redit: Southern Company).

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 4, 2021

“This is the Government of Canada ensuring that we have every tool possible in our toolbox to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and address the existential crisis of climate change,” Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, said in a live-streamed launch event. NuScale is intending to bid for 2.5

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Instead, LucidCatalyst argues governments should consider investing in hydrogen produced by a new generation of advanced modular reactors that are "very different from current large nuclear power plants" and manufactured with new, modular shipyard manufacturing process.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

The main source of power for some NASA Mars rovers comes from a multipanel solar array. Specifically, they quantified the requirements of a nuclear-powered system against different photovoltaic and even photoelectrochemical devices. tons for nuclear power. The concept is not new. Weighing the options.

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Financial Times: Energy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Low-carbon energy is key to avoiding shortages and hitting climate targets but projects are fraught with delays and budget overruns

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Forbes Green Tech

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

could save money, reduce the risk of blackouts and more quickly achieve net zero carbon emissions by abandoning plans to build more nuclear power plants and instead invest in a flexible electricity grid, new analysis has found.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 14, 2020

government’s long-awaited energy white paper is out with confirmation of fresh negotiations with EDF over a new nuclear power station and a drive to push up the price of carbon. carbon trading to begin next year. Nuclear talks with EDF to resume. The only challenge is a lack of willing investors.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 4, 2020

” At the same time, Crane noted the company is “in the middle of trying to work through legislative strategy in Illinois” that would offer its nuclear power plants in the state an alternative path to earning capacity market revenue that is seen as a critical component of their future financial viability.

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