6-Million-Home-Powering Nuclear Plant Wins UK Approval with $51 Billion Backing The United Kingdom government has given the final investment decision for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, a groundbreaking project set to power six million homes. With an impressive $51 billion in financial support, this initiative marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and […]
36,400 tons: World’s largest cable-laying vessel begins Phase 2 to link UK-Germany
36,400 tons: World’s largest cable-laying vessel begins Phase 2 to link UK-Germany An ambitious undertaking to create the first direct energy interconnector between the UK and Germany has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of Phase 2 by the world’s largest cable-laying vessel. This groundbreaking project not only showcases technological advancements but also signifies […]
Can life exist without sunlight? Energy from fractured rocks shows that it can
Can Life Exist Without Sunlight? Energy from Fractured Rocks Shows That It Can For most of human history, we’ve believed that sunlight is the foundation of all life. From photosynthesis in plants to the warmth that sustains our planet, the sun has been viewed as the ultimate source of energy. However, recent scientific discoveries challenge […]
AI Energy Council meeting discusses how power grid will unlock AI benefits
The Future of AI in Energy: Leveraging the Power Grid to Unlock Benefits The AI Energy Council recently convened to tackle a pressing issue: how to ensure there is enough energy to power the increasing compute capacity needed for AI advancements in the next five years. This meeting delved into the crucial intersection of AI […]
India unveils AI incident reporting guidelines for critical infrastructure
India Unveils AI Incident Reporting Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure India is making significant strides in the realm of artificial intelligence safety, positioning itself as a global leader in the field. Recently, the country unveiled a groundbreaking framework that has the potential to quietly reshape how nations around the world prepare for algorithmic failures within critical […]
Russian firm loads Gen-V nuclear fuel into reactor core for closed fuel cycle
Russian Firm Loads Gen-V Nuclear Fuel into Reactor Core for Closed Fuel Cycle A Russian energy firm has started the operation of fifth-generation nuclear fuel assemblies, which have ushered in a new era of nuclear energy technology. This milestone marks a significant step towards achieving a closed fuel cycle, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in […]
Next-gen small nuclear reactor delivering 1,832°F heat headed to US test site
Next-Gen Small Nuclear Reactor Delivering 1,832°F Heat Headed to US Test Site An energy lab based in Utah has collaborated with a California firm to get the next-generation small nuclear reactor ready for testing in the United States. This innovative technology promises to revolutionize the way we think about nuclear energy and its applications in […]
New 36% efficient micro-CPV breakthrough from Germany powers up solar, slashes costs
New 36% Efficient Micro-CPV Breakthrough from Germany Powers Up Solar, Slashes Costs Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) have achieved a significant milestone in the realm of solar energy technology. Their latest breakthrough involves the development of a micro-concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system with an impressive efficiency rate of 36%. This […]
World-first ‘Microgrid-in-a-Box’ to reduce energy cost by 60%, homeowners can get revenue
World-first ‘Microgrid-in-a-Box’ to reduce energy cost by 60%, homeowners can get revenue An electronics and two energy companies have joined hands to jointly develop the world’s first ‘Microgrid-in-a-Box’ solution that promises to revolutionize the way homeowners consume and generate electricity. This groundbreaking technology combines the latest advancements in electronics with innovative energy management systems, offering […]
Next-gen nuclear reactors use solar salts to tackle extreme heat like never before
Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors Use Solar Salts to Tackle Extreme Heat Like Never Before A new multi-million dollar research effort aims to solve a central challenge for the next generation of nuclear reactors: extreme heat management. Traditional nuclear reactors have long struggled with the issue of heat dissipation, often relying on large bodies of water to […]