TVA submits first US BWRX-300 construction application
(world-nuclear-news.org)
The Tennessee Valley Authority has submitted an application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a permit to build a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactor at Clinch River.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has submitted an application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a permit to build a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactor at Clinch River.
Taiwan to ramp up gas imports after shuttering last nuclear plant
(e360.yale.edu)
Having shut down its last remaining nuclear plant Saturday, Taiwan is working to secure new imports of natural gas.
Having shut down its last remaining nuclear plant Saturday, Taiwan is working to secure new imports of natural gas.
Scientists Say Earth Has Made Enough Hydrogen to Power Humanity
(singularityhub.com)
There’s growing optimism that huge amounts of natural hydrogen are stored deep underground. Now, researchers have identified the key geological features that could help us hunt for the clean-burning fuel.
There’s growing optimism that huge amounts of natural hydrogen are stored deep underground. Now, researchers have identified the key geological features that could help us hunt for the clean-burning fuel.
Dominion Energy's NEM 2.0 Proposal: What It Means for Solar in Virginia
(virtuesolar.com)
Dominion Energy has officially filed its proposal to overhaul net metering in Virginia, and the changes they’re pushing could deal a serious blow to solar installations in Virginia.
Dominion Energy has officially filed its proposal to overhaul net metering in Virginia, and the changes they’re pushing could deal a serious blow to solar installations in Virginia.
AWS says Britain needs more nuclear power to feed AI datacenter surge
(theregister.com)
The UK needs more nuclear energy generation just to power all the AI datacenters that are going to be built, according to the head of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The UK needs more nuclear energy generation just to power all the AI datacenters that are going to be built, according to the head of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Renewable power reversing China's emissions growth
(arstechnica.com)
China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel use in that country.
China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel use in that country.
Gas Power Plant Tracker
(halcyon.io)
Years ago as a young-ish analyst I learned an important thing about building meaningful information products: they require both a supply push and a demand pull in order to really work.
Years ago as a young-ish analyst I learned an important thing about building meaningful information products: they require both a supply push and a demand pull in order to really work.
Clean energy just put China's CO2 emissions into reverse for first time
(carbonbrief.org)
For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to fall despite rapid power demand growth.
For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to fall despite rapid power demand growth.
University of Texas-led team solves a big problem for fusion energy
(news.utexas.edu)
AUSTIN, Texas — Abundant, low-cost, clean energy — the envisioned result if scientists and engineers can successfully produce a reliable method of generating and sustaining fusion energy — took one step closer to reality, as a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Type One Energy Group solved a longstanding problem in the field.
AUSTIN, Texas — Abundant, low-cost, clean energy — the envisioned result if scientists and engineers can successfully produce a reliable method of generating and sustaining fusion energy — took one step closer to reality, as a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Type One Energy Group solved a longstanding problem in the field.
Google inks deal to develop 1.8 GW of advanced nuclear power
(techcrunch.com)
Google and nuclear site developer Elementl Power announced this week that they will work together on three sites for advanced nuclear reactors.
Google and nuclear site developer Elementl Power announced this week that they will work together on three sites for advanced nuclear reactors.
Google to back three new nuclear projects
(esgtoday.com)
Google announced today the launch of a new collaboration with South Carolina-based nuclear project developer Elementl Power, including an agreement to invest in three advanced nuclear energy projects.
Google announced today the launch of a new collaboration with South Carolina-based nuclear project developer Elementl Power, including an agreement to invest in three advanced nuclear energy projects.
The Latest Trump and Doge Casualty: Energy Data
(propublica.org)
The Trump administration has eliminated or stifled critical data at dozens of federal agencies. Now the administration’s actions are hitting a new realm: the energy industry.
The Trump administration has eliminated or stifled critical data at dozens of federal agencies. Now the administration’s actions are hitting a new realm: the energy industry.
Corporate America Owes the Rest of Us $87T
(bloomberg.com)
Switching to renewables is expensive, but it will cost Americans much more to stick with fossil fuels.
Switching to renewables is expensive, but it will cost Americans much more to stick with fossil fuels.
Spain in the Dark Is Safer Than Elsewhere with Power
(nytimes.com)
On April 28, the so-called Great Blackout, one of the strangest days of our lives, left all of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark.
On April 28, the so-called Great Blackout, one of the strangest days of our lives, left all of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark.
Power-sector CO2 hits all-time high in 2024 despite record growth in renewables
(carbonbrief.org)
Global power-sector emissions hit an “all-time high” in 2024, despite solar and wind power continuing to grow at record speed, according to analysis from thinktank Ember.
Global power-sector emissions hit an “all-time high” in 2024, despite solar and wind power continuing to grow at record speed, according to analysis from thinktank Ember.
Fusion Reactor Called 'Norm' Could Outperform Everything We've Built So Far
(gizmodo.com)
A California-based fusion company thinks it’s cracked one of energy’s toughest problems: how to make fusion efficient, powerful, and not absurdly expensive.
A California-based fusion company thinks it’s cracked one of energy’s toughest problems: how to make fusion efficient, powerful, and not absurdly expensive.
A long-abandoned US nuclear technology is making a comeback in China
(technologyreview.com)
China has once again beat everyone else to a clean energy milestone—its new nuclear reactor is reportedly one of the first to use thorium instead of uranium as a fuel and the first of its kind that can be refueled while it’s running.
China has once again beat everyone else to a clean energy milestone—its new nuclear reactor is reportedly one of the first to use thorium instead of uranium as a fuel and the first of its kind that can be refueled while it’s running.
Is China Pulling Ahead in the Quest for Fusion Energy?
(ieee.org)
In the rocky terrain of China’s Sichuan province, a massive X-shaped building is quickly rising, its crisscrossed arms stretching outward in a bold, futuristic design.
In the rocky terrain of China’s Sichuan province, a massive X-shaped building is quickly rising, its crisscrossed arms stretching outward in a bold, futuristic design.
Spain is about to face the challenge of a "black start"
(arstechnica.com)
Since the Iberian Peninsula lost power in a massive blackout, grid operators are in the process of trying to restore power to millions of customers and businesses.
Since the Iberian Peninsula lost power in a massive blackout, grid operators are in the process of trying to restore power to millions of customers and businesses.
Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid
(pv-magazine.com)
Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, with wind, solar, and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand during a weekday.
Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, with wind, solar, and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand during a weekday.
Trump admin says it wants a nuclear Renaissance. These actions suggest otherwise
(grist.org)
In March, in a thunderous op-ed in Power Magazine, a trade publication covering the electricity industry, Republican senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee called for President Donald Trump to make some major institutional changes in the Tennessee Valley Authority, America’s biggest public utility.
In March, in a thunderous op-ed in Power Magazine, a trade publication covering the electricity industry, Republican senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee called for President Donald Trump to make some major institutional changes in the Tennessee Valley Authority, America’s biggest public utility.
Japan embraces lab-made fuels despite costs and climate concerns
(japantimes.co.jp)
For Japan’s largest utilities, lab-made fuels are a meaningful step toward greener energy that also extends the life of billions of dollars’ worth of existing fossil-fuel infrastructure.
For Japan’s largest utilities, lab-made fuels are a meaningful step toward greener energy that also extends the life of billions of dollars’ worth of existing fossil-fuel infrastructure.
China's thorium survey finds 'endless energy source right under our feet'
(scmp.com)
China could be sitting on top of enough thorium to power its energy needs almost forever, a national survey has revealed.
China could be sitting on top of enough thorium to power its energy needs almost forever, a national survey has revealed.
RWE Ditches U.S. Offshore Wind, and That Should Scare Everyone
(oilprice.com)
Germany's RWE just pulled the plug on its U.S. offshore wind business.
Germany's RWE just pulled the plug on its U.S. offshore wind business.
Scientists Develop Artificial Leaf, Uses Sunlight to Produce Valuable Chemicals
(newscenter.lbl.gov)
Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) along with international collaborators have brought us one step closer to harnessing the sun’s energy to convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuel and other valuable chemicals.
Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) along with international collaborators have brought us one step closer to harnessing the sun’s energy to convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuel and other valuable chemicals.
The United States operates the largest nuclear power plant fleet
(eia.gov)
In 2024, U.S. utilities operated 94 nuclear reactors with a total net generating capacity of nearly 97 gigawatts (GW), the largest commercial nuclear power generation fleet in the world.
In 2024, U.S. utilities operated 94 nuclear reactors with a total net generating capacity of nearly 97 gigawatts (GW), the largest commercial nuclear power generation fleet in the world.
Oregon house votes to protect consumers from data center power costs
(oregonlive.com)
The Oregon House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to shield residential ratepayers and small businesses from the costs of providing electricity to large data centers.
The Oregon House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to shield residential ratepayers and small businesses from the costs of providing electricity to large data centers.