Google to Source Nuclear Power from Iowa Plant Set for 2029 Restart Google has announced a partnership with NextEra Energy to accelerate nuclear power deployment in the United States. The tech giant plans to source nuclear power from an Iowa plant set for a restart in 2029. This collaboration marks a significant step towards Google’s […]
Google supports 400 MW gas plant capturing 90% of COâ‚‚ emissions for clean energy
Google is taking a bold step toward a cleaner energy future by supporting the first-of-its-kind 400 MW gas plant that captures 90% of COâ‚‚ emissions. This innovative approach showcases Google’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The gas plant, located in Texas, utilizes cutting-edge technology to capture the majority of its carbon emissions, […]
US to open Cold War-era plutonium waste vault to power next-gen nuclear reactors
US to Open Cold War-Era Plutonium Waste Vault to Power Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reportedly decided that weapon-grade plutonium from the Cold War era will be repurposed to fuel next-generation nuclear reactors. This groundbreaking initiative aims to tackle two major issues simultaneously – the disposal of hazardous nuclear waste […]
World’s largest nuclear fusion reactor gets critical 4-ton X-ray equipment from US lab
World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Reactor Receives Critical 4-Ton X-Ray Equipment from US Lab The race towards sustainable energy sources has reached a new milestone as the world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor, ITER, receives crucial 4-ton X-ray equipment from the US Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). This collaboration marks a significant step forward […]
Small nuclear reactors to power US military bases, boosting resilience, readiness
Small Nuclear Reactors to Power US Military Bases, Boosting Resilience, Readiness In a move forward for the United States Army’s energy reliance, a plan has been put in place to utilize small nuclear reactors to power military bases. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance the resilience and readiness of the US military by providing a […]
Europe’s first full design of commercial fusion power plant unveiled by German firm
Europe’s First Full Design of Commercial Fusion Power Plant Unveiled by German Firm A Berlin-based company has unveiled what it claims to be Europe’s first full design for a commercial fusion power plant. This groundbreaking announcement marks a significant milestone in the field of clean energy and has the potential to revolutionize the way we […]
‘Most promising’ nuclear fusion reactor design simulated by US supercomputer
“Revolutionizing Energy: US Supercomputer Simulates Most Promising Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design” Using extensive simulations on a Department of Energy supercomputer, Knoxville-based Type One Energy Group has embarked on a groundbreaking journey towards revolutionizing the energy sector. The promise of nuclear fusion as a clean, limitless energy source has long tantalized scientists and innovators, but the […]
US to convert retired coal mine into 350-megawatt nuclear fusion power plant
US to Convert Retired Coal Mine into 350-Megawatt Nuclear Fusion Power Plant The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced that it has issued a Letter of Intent to explore the feasibility of converting a retired coal mine into a cutting-edge 350-megawatt nuclear fusion power plant. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant shift towards sustainable energy […]
Lead-cooled nuclear reactors promise safe, reliable energy for merchant vesselsÂ
Lead-cooled Nuclear Reactors: The Future of Safe and Reliable Energy for Merchant Vessels A Swiss technology company and a Swedish nuclear energy firm have joined forces to support the development of lead-cooled nuclear reactors. This innovative technology holds the promise of providing safe, reliable, and sustainable energy for merchant vessels, revolutionizing the way we think […]
US project funded to test long-lasting nuclear fuel for small, remote reactor
US Project Funded to Test Long-Lasting Nuclear Fuel for Small, Remote Reactor Scientists at the Missouri Science and Technology (S&T) university are partnering with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to test a new, long-lasting nuclear fuel that could revolutionize small, remote reactor operations. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects […]