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Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA's Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied motions to stay a suite of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that champion carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
Nuclear Power Startup Plans 6-GW Fleet of U.S. Plants
A Kentucky-based group has announced plans to build a 6-GW fleet of nuclear power stations in the U.S., looking to take advantage of bipartisan support for nuclear technology and the…
Nuclear Cogeneration Gains Momentum in Wyoming with New Microreactor Partnership
Engineering giant Burns & McDonnell has entered into an agreement with nuclear technology specialist BWXT Technologies to advance the design and development of the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR). The…
 
Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization
The Zinc Battery Initiative (ZBI) and its members have collaborated with experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and West Virginia University (WVU) to develop an effective path to…
India Pledges Support for Nuclear, Coal, and Pumped Storage Projects
Officials in India said that country's energy transition plan will focus on developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pumped energy storage projects, and more efficient coal-fired power plants. Finance Minister…
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Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational
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…
Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals
Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), who is now a senior policy advisor for the law firm Van Ness Feldman and co-chair of the Natural Allies Leadership Council, is keen…
Kairos Power Gets NRC Green Light for Second Molten Salt Nuclear Facility
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has wrapped up its final safety evaluation for Kairos Power’s Hermes 2 “low power” advanced test facility, comprising two 35-MWth test molten salt reactors—similar to…
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Large-Scale ‘Clean Hydrogen’ Project Moves Forward in Germany
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract by German utility EWE to supply a 280-MW electrolysis system. The plant in the German city of Emden is expected to go into…
Risks Associated with Geomagnetic Storms
In May 2024, stargazers and smartphone photographers witnessed a spectacular moment in time over the course of two nights. Social media and news outlets were dazzled by incandescent light plays…
Shanghai Group Calls for 29 GW of Offshore Wind to Support Grid
China’s central government has approved Shanghai’s plan to build 29 GW of offshore wind generation capacity, part of the city’s strategy to build more energy infrastructure and diversify the electricity…
Brighter Tomorrow Act Paves Way For More Solar Investment in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in May of this year signed the Brighter Tomorrow Act into law. The measure expands the solar facilities that qualify for subsidy, and improve the level…
Framatome Will Supply Fuel for VVER Nuclear Reactors in Slovakia
Framatome and Slovak utility Slovenské elektrárne on July 23 announced the companies have signed a major contract for the long-term supply of nuclear fuel to the Bohunice and Mochovce VVER…
Aussie Hydrogen Leader Cutting Jobs, Moving Production Target
An Australian company at the forefront of the global push to utilize hydrogen has reduced its workforce and cut its production targets, citing high costs for power needed to produce…
AI and Storm Resilience: How Utilities Can Optimize Storm Solutions and Mitigate Risks
As climate change accelerates, rising humidity is causing an increase in the number and severity of storms occurring in the northern hemisphere. An academic study found that the frequency of…
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