Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors in US to Get More Efficient with Idaho’s New Test Bed As the U.S. works to meet growing energy demands and reassert its position as an energy leader, the focus on next-generation nuclear reactors has never been more critical. With the push for cleaner and more efficient energy sources, Idaho is stepping […]
UK fusion reactors to get super strong tungsten to beat extreme heat with eMELT device
UK Fusion Reactors to Utilize Super Strong Tungsten to Combat Extreme Heat with eMELT Device The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has made a significant effort toward developing operational fusion reactors that can revolutionize the energy sector. One of the major challenges faced in fusion reactors is the extreme heat generated during the fusion […]
Robots to extract 41.5 tonnes of radioactive sandbags at Japan’s Fukushima plant
Robots to Extract 41.5 Tonnes of Radioactive Sandbags at Japan’s Fukushima Plant Remotely operated robots are set to begin work in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s latest endeavor to tackle the aftermath of the 2011 disaster. The robots will be tasked with removing 41.5 tonnes of radioactive sandbags that were placed around the plant […]
US perfects gas injection for nuclear reactors to withstand sun-like power
US Perfects Gas Injection for Nuclear Reactors to Withstand Sun-Like Power Researchers in the US have perfected a gas injection system designed to protect nuclear reactors from extreme heat and pressure, enabling them to withstand power levels comparable to those found in the sun. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in nuclear reactor technology, offering […]
Data Center Growth at Power Plants Faces Regulatory Hurdles
The trend of co-locating data centers next to power plants in the United States has gained momentum in recent years, driven primarily by the tech sector’s insatiable demand for energy. Companies such as Amazon and Google are keenly interested in establishing data centers that are physically close to these power sources. This strategy offers the […]
Google's Strategic Shift Towards Small Modular Nuclear Reactors for AI Energy Needs
In a groundbreaking move signaling a new era of corporate energy sourcing, Google has officially entered into a partnership with Kairos Power to employ small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as a solution to meet its increasing energy demands driven by artificial intelligence operations. This deal marks the first of its kind for a major corporation […]