U.S. Bank Commits $98 Million Toward NuScale SMR Project in Romania

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:45:27 +0000

A U.S. bank that supports technology exports to international groups is committing $98 million toward development of a small modular reactor (SMR) project in Romania. The board of directors of […]

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New Legislation Would Expand Access to Community Solar

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:25:47 +0000

A New Mexico senator has introduced a bill that would support community solar projects and help expand access to solar energy across the U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D), considered […]

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THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic)

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:48:51 +0000

While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state and federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are bolstering interest in hydrogen […]

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Demonstration to Convert Kentucky Coal Mine to Pumped Hydro Secures Federal Funding

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:33 +0000

A project that will demonstrate the conversion of a former coal mine in Bell County, Kentucky, into a utility-scale 287-MW pumped storage hydroelectric facility has garnered federal backing from the […]

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The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will use a closed-loop system, moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. During low demand, water is pumped to the upper reservoir, and when electricity is needed, it is released to generate power by turning turbines. This renewable energy system can store up to eight hours of electricity, providing on-demand power and supporting grid reliability. Courtesy: Rye Development

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DOE Group Awards $34.5 Million For PG&E Hydropower Projects in California

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:33:10 +0000

The Dept. of Energy’s (DOE’s) Grid Deployment Office has awarded $34.5 million to California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). The funding will support 19 hydropower projects across PG&E’s territory. […]

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U.S. in a Race with China to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Technology

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:52:11 +0000

Fusion energy is a promising form of power generation that aims to harness the same process that powers the sun and stars. Fusion involves combining two light atomic nuclei to […]

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

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:31:00 +0000

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 […]

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Architect’s rendering of the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor facility

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California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:30:17 +0000

The California Hydrogen Hub and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub have garnered a combined $57.5 million in the first tranche of funding under the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) $7 billion […]

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The seven H2Hubs will be in different regions across the U.S. Source: DOE OCED

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Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization

Credit to Author: Josef Daniel-Ivad| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:21:50 +0000

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 […]

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Nuclear Cogeneration Gains Momentum in Wyoming with New Microreactor Partnership

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:08:05 +0000

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 […]

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Graphic illustrating the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR), a transportable microreactor designed for efficient energy production using TRISO fuel.

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