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Amid mounting pressures to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy resilience, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently reiterated its…

The reissuance of the US Department of Energy’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) funding solicitation marks a strategic push towards advancing nuclear technology innovation.

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.

Deep-tech startup Thorizon has secured €20 million in funding to accelerate the development of its advanced molten salt reactor, Thorizon One.

Palisades Nuclear Plant has signed an agreement to construct an innovative small modular reactor (SMR), marking a significant departure from…

Green Cat Hydrogen intends to establish an electrolysis hydrogen plant on the grounds of the decommissioned Chapelcross nuclear power station in Annan, Scotland.

HD Hyundai has partnered with TerraPower to enhance the supply chain for small modular reactors (SMRs).

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.