Commonwealth Fusion Systems just picked its first commercial site partly because of its proximity to Washington, D.C. | TechCrunch
Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build its first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia, aiming for grid connection in the early 2030s.
Ontario eyes new electricity generation sites, possibly including nuclear | CBC News
Ontario is planning new electricity generation facilities to meet future demands, including nuclear options.
Why countries use volcanic heat to make geothermal energy
Geothermal energy harnesses Earth's heat, providing a renewable and low-pollution power source using volcanic activity.
Using geothermal energy avoids the dangers and unpredictability of directly harnessing volcanic eruptions.
US data center power consumption is set to double by 2030 amid soaring AI demands
US data center power consumption to double by 2030 due to generative AI demand.
Ottawa pledging $50M for Bruce Power nuclear plant expansion | CBC News
The federal government is investing $50 million in preliminary work for the expansion of the Bruce Power nuclear plant.
The expansion of the Bruce Power plant would add 4,800 megawatts of output, enough to power 4.8 million homes, making it the first new large-scale nuclear plant construction in Canada in 30 years.
Japan's Slim spacecraft lands on moon but struggles to generate power
Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) encountered difficulty generating electricity after landing on the moon.
The lander's solar panels may not have been angled correctly towards the sun, resulting in battery power being used instead.
Phase one of building small nuclear reactor in Ontario is complete: energy minister | CBC News
The completion of the first phase of building a small nuclear reactor near Toronto is on schedule and within budget.