#nuclear-power

#nuclear-power

The Diablo Canyon nuclear plant is in the midst of a relicensing process that, if successful, will keep it running for another 20 years. California's last source of round-the-clock, carbon-free nuclear power is undergoing a rigorous review to gauge whether it can operate in a safe and cost-effective manner without taking a major toll on the local environment. While the review is ongoing, keeping the plant running has become vital with tech companies desperately searching for power and the grid feeling the increasing strain.

In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority are collaborating to establish a molten salt reactor that will generate 50 megawatts of nuclear power.

"Of all the branches of modern science, nuclear science in particular bears fruit that can help solve some of the most daunting challenges that beset us."

If one country places a nuclear reactor on the Moon, others must navigate around it, legally and physically. In effect, it draws a line on the lunar map.

Oklo anticipates the collaboration will lead to repeatable templates for future projects as it works toward breaking ground on its first nuclear powerhouse. The company said last week that it had finished its pre-application readiness assessment for Phase 1 of its combined license application with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Electricity producers are often compelled to sell overproduced energy at a loss due to a lack of storage, which constitutes an 'unacceptable economic and energy loss.'

We're going to get it done. This historic initiative will lay the foundation for the next generation of prosperity.

The ongoing risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine is very real, according to IAEA head Raphael Grossi. Presence of IAEA officials is crucial for safety.

The OECD lowered growth forecasts for the U.S. economy, predicting a decline from 2.8% in 2024 to just 1.6% this year and 1.5% in 2026.

Tech companies are betting heavily that nuclear power can help deliver the electricity they need to realize their AI plans.

It's time. It's time for nuclear and we're going to do it very big.

Aagaard noted that while the emergence of small, modular reactors is promising, a thorough understanding of their implications for Danish society is crucial.