Fortum’s recently concluded two-year feasibility study on new nuclear power—spanning small modular reactors (SMRs) and conventional large reactors—reveals a nuanced outlook: while nuclear could play a pivotal role in stabilizing the region’s energy mix, significant economic and regulatory hurdles remain.
Finland’s Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) has embarked on an ingenious endeavor to scrutinize the safety of small modular reactor (SMR) designs, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of nuclear technology.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that 1,600 GW of renewable energy projects—equivalent to five times the current U.S. power grid’s capacity—are stranded in connection queues globally.
Green Cat Hydrogen intends to establish an electrolysis hydrogen plant on the grounds of the decommissioned Chapelcross nuclear power station in Annan, Scotland.
Legislation concerning small modular reactors (SMRs) recently underwent a first committee hearing, highlighting the critical discourse surrounding nuclear energy’s evolving role in meeting modern energy needs.
