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Leading U.S. Coal Producer Developing Solar, Energy Storage at Former Mines

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A leading U.S. coal producer is partnering with a major developer of renewable energy projects to put solar energy and battery storage installations on reclaimed mine lands in Illinois and […] The post Leading U.S. Coal Producer Developing Solar, Energy Storage at Former Mines appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How AI is fuelling the climate crisis, not solving it

Energy Transition

‘Artificial intelligence will make it easier to combat climate change.’ That’s the bold claim made by billionaire and self-proclaimed climate problem–solver Bill Gates. But Gates – a well-known advocate of geoengineering – is not alone in promoting the idea that technology can be our saviour. Seden Anlar reports.

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Stellantis Pro One Adds Mid-Size, Large Vans to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lineup

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The Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle lineup has expanded its production capabilities of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with in-house production starting immediately on both mid-size and large van offers in Hordain (France) and Gliwice (Poland), respectively, boosting the company’s zero-emissions offerings. The extended lineup and increased in-house, industrial scale production of fuel cell vans helps […] The post Stellantis Pro One Adds Mid-Size, Large Vans to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lineup a

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Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands

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The energy landscape in the U.S. is undergoing a seismic shift, owing in part to the exponential growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications and data centers, according to McKinsey […] The post Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NRC Approves Construction of First Electricity-Producing Gen IV Reactor in the U.S.

POWER Magazine

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has taken a historic step by voting to issue construction permits for Kairos Power’s 70-MWth Hermes 2, a “low power” advanced test facility comprising two […] The post NRC Approves Construction of First Electricity-Producing Gen IV Reactor in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Large Solar-Plus-Storage Project Comes Online in California

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Renewable Energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy on Nov. 21 announced the start of operations at its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project in Imperial County, California, near Holtville. The $529 million […] The post Large Solar-Plus-Storage Project Comes Online in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online

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The power generation sector is looking at numerous ways to provide enough electricity to satisfy demand from data centers. Bloomberg Intelligence recently said its research shows data centers, buildings filled […] The post Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Finalizes $1.52B Palisades Loan for First-Ever U.S. Nuclear Plant Recommissioning

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Marking the first-ever revival of a nuclear power plant in the U.S., the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sept. 30 finalized a $1.52 billion loan guarantee to Holtec International to […] The post DOE Finalizes $1.52B Palisades Loan for First-Ever U.S. Nuclear Plant Recommissioning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Kenya Moves Forward With Plans for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant

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Officials with Kenya’s Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) said the country is on track to start construction on its first nuclear power plant by 2027. The group at a […] The post Kenya Moves Forward With Plans for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Europe’s SMR Alliance Endorses Nine Nuclear Projects in Push for 2030s Deployment

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The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has identified nine SMR projects it will support as its first batch of project working groups (PWGs). The effort marks a significant […] The post Europe’s SMR Alliance Endorses Nine Nuclear Projects in Push for 2030s Deployment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers

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In a deal that marks the first corporate agreement to deploy multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S., Kairos Power and Google have signed a Master Plant Development Agreement […] The post Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Vistra in Talks to Expand Power for Data Centers Through Nuclear, Gas Options

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Vistra is pursuing deals with data center developers in Texas and the PJM region to address the industry’s energy needs at multiple sites, executives revealed during the company’s third-quarter earnings […] The post Vistra in Talks to Expand Power for Data Centers Through Nuclear, Gas Options appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Six Companies Tapped for $2.7 Billion LEU Push to Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected six companies to compete for 10-year contracts totaling $2.7 billion to supply low-enriched uranium (LEU) to support the nations nuclear power fleet. […] The post Six Companies Tapped for $2.7 Billion LEU Push to Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FERC Blocks PJM Proposal to Expand Amazon Data Center Load at Susquehanna Nuclear Plant

POWER Magazine

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected an amended interconnection agreement that would have supported expanded co-located load at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center connected to the […] The post FERC Blocks PJM Proposal to Expand Amazon Data Center Load at Susquehanna Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S.

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Construction of Hermes, Kairos Power’s 35-MWth iterative non-power demonstration molten salt nuclear reactor, has officially kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The effort marks another major step for the burgeoning advanced […] The post Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational

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One of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the U.S. has entered commercial operation. Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on July 18 announced that the Gemini Solar + Energy Storage […] The post Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Dutch Government Supports Four New Nuclear Reactors

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The incoming new government of the Netherlands reportedly will support construction of at least four new utility-scale nuclear power reactors, as part of a program to more than triple the […] The post Dutch Government Supports Four New Nuclear Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Can Nuclear’s Big Recent Wins Propel a True Global Revival?

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While the past year has marked stunning triumphs for nuclear energy, experts caution that high costs, regulatory bottlenecks, and the need for market alignment remain major hurdles on the path to a true The post Can Nuclear’s Big Recent Wins Propel a True Global Revival? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 Win POWER’s Plant of the Year Award

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Adding new reactors to the U.S.’s fleet of nuclear power plants doesn’t happen every day. In fact, prior to the addition of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, it hadn’t been done from scratch in decades The post Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 Win POWER’s Plant of the Year Award appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects

POWER Magazine

A $900 million funding opportunity released by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Oct. 16 seeks to spur “first mover” teams that could deploy the first two Gen III+ light […] The post DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Amazon Backs Massive Nuclear SMR Deployment: 5 GW with X-Energy, Agreements With Energy Northwest, Dominion

POWER Magazine

In yet another major set of deals spearheaded by a tech giant in support of nuclear power development, Amazon will back the deployment of 5 GW of new X-energy small […] The post Amazon Backs Massive Nuclear SMR Deployment: 5 GW with X-Energy, Agreements With Energy Northwest, Dominion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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White House Launches Initiatives to Bolster New Nuclear Deployments

POWER Magazine

The White House has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at slashing risks associated with new nuclear reactor development and construction, underscoring its policy push to champion nuclear. At […] The post White House Launches Initiatives to Bolster New Nuclear Deployments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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China Approves 11 New Nuclear Reactors, Including Fourth-Generation Design

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State-run China Energy News reported that officials on August 19 approved construction of 11 nuclear reactors across the country, part of a wave of new reactors that could see China […] The post China Approves 11 New Nuclear Reactors, Including Fourth-Generation Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India’s Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor

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India in March began fuel loading at a 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a crucial phase for the second stage of the country’s ambitious The post Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India’s Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Another Big Data Center Win for Nuclear: Oklo and Switch Sign Historic 12 GW Deal

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Advanced nuclear firm Oklo has partnered with Switch, a Las Vegas-based data center designer, builder, and operator, to deploy 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses through 2044 in a historic deal […] The post Another Big Data Center Win for Nuclear: Oklo and Switch Sign Historic 12 GW Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Rein In DOE Distribution Transformer Efficiency Standards

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A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators is poised to introduce a bill that could freeze the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) implementation of updated energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. […] The post Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Rein In DOE Distribution Transformer Efficiency Standards appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth

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Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends The post Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Five Critical Insights from NERC’s 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment

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Well over half of North America faces a potential shortage of electricity supplies in the coming years, compounded by surging demand growth, accelerating generator retirements, and delays in resource development, […] The post Five Critical Insights from NERCs 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Report: Biden Administration Will Provide $1.5 Billion for Palisades Nuclear Restart

POWER Magazine

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan could be another step closer to restarting, with reports saying the Biden administration in February will announce $1.5 billion in funding for the […] The post Report: Biden Administration Will Provide $1.5 Billion for Palisades Nuclear Restart appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NRC Sets Stage for Advanced Nuclear with New Part 53 Rule

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has directed its staff to publish a proposed rule and draft guidance to create Part 53, a much-awaited risk-informed and technology-inclusive licensing framework geared toward […] The post NRC Sets Stage for Advanced Nuclear with New Part 53 Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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UK SMR Competition Narrows Contenders to Four Nuclear Designs

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The UK government has narrowed its shortlist of technologies competing in its flagship Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition to four candidates. On Sept. 25, it announced that Westinghouse, GE-Hitachi Nuclear […] The post UK SMR Competition Narrows Contenders to Four Nuclear Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Bill Gates’ TerraPower Ready to Build New U.S. Nuclear Power Plant

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A group established by Microsoft founder Bill Gates is preparing to begin construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants in June, according to the company’s chief executive. Chris […] The post Bill Gates’ TerraPower Ready to Build New U.S. Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Congress Wants to Solve Nuclear Waste. The Solutions Are Known. 

POWER Magazine

It’s welcome that the U.S. House of Representatives in April revived policy discussions over nuclear waste. Our organizations support nuclear energy as a tool of economic opportunity and emissions reduction, […] The post Congress Wants to Solve Nuclear Waste. The Solutions Are Known. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AWS Acquiring Data Center Campus Powered by Nuclear Energy

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Talen Energy Corp. said the company has sold its Cumulus data center campus, located near a Pennsylvania nuclear power station that provides the site with its power, to Amazon Web […] The post AWS Acquiring Data Center Campus Powered by Nuclear Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant

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The world’s largest nuclear power plant, among the facilities taken offline after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan, could be nearing a restart. Japanese media reported that on March 14, […] The post Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap

POWER Magazine

A roadmap released by the UK government on Jan. 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.

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The ADVANCE Act—Legislation Crucial for a U.S. Nuclear Renaissance—Clears Congress. Here’s a Detailed Breakdown

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Senate has passed the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, sweeping legislation that seeks to promote U.S. nuclear leadership, accelerate advanced nuclear technology […] The post The ADVANCE Act—Legislation Crucial for a U.S. Nuclear Renaissance—Clears Congress. Here’s a Detailed Breakdown appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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