Nuclear technology firm Terrestrial Energy has quietly been making progress on its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology, laying the crucial groundwork for a commercial fleet by the early 2030s. […] The post The POWER Interview: Terrestrial Energy’s Push to Commercialize Molten Salt Reactors for Industrial and Grid Applications appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Haven’t Heard Of
Geothermal energy has been utilized by humans for millennia. While the first-ever use may be a mystery, we do know the Romans tapped into it in the first century for […] The post Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Haven’t Heard Of appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Russia Planning to Build More Nuclear Reactors in Iran
Russian state-run nuclear energy giant Rosatom is in talks to build another nuclear power plant in Iran, as the two countries work on strategic plans to overcome Western sanctions and strengthen their influence in the region. The post Russia Planning to Build More Nuclear Reactors in Iran appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet
A volunteer advisory group told the utility that serves Colorado’s second-largest city that it should look at adding a small nuclear reactor for additional power generation. The post Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.
PG&E, Citizens Energy Program Will Fund Grid Investments, Benefit Ratepayers
California-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and nonprofit charitable organization Citizens Energy Corp. are partnering on a proposed investment program that expects to provide more than $450 million to […] The post PG&E, Citizens Energy Program Will Fund Grid Investments, Benefit Ratepayers appeared first on POWER Magazine.
NRC Proposes Deep Fee Cuts for Advanced Nuclear
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed to sharply reduce its hourly service fees—by more than 50%—for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants in a move designed to incentivize innovation […] The post NRC Proposes Deep Fee Cuts for Advanced Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Last Energy Secures UK Nuclear Licensing Milestone for South Wales SMR Project
Last Energy has formally launched the UK’s nuclear site licensing (NSL) process for plans to develop four 20-MWe microreactors in South Wales, becoming the first small modular reactor (SMR) developer […] The post Last Energy Secures UK Nuclear Licensing Milestone for South Wales SMR Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Duke Researchers: Grid Flexibility Key to Accommodate Load Growth
Researchers from Duke University have said that integrating more flexibility into U.S. power grids could help provide the energy needed to power future load growth, particularly the electricity needed to […] The post Duke Researchers: Grid Flexibility Key to Accommodate Load Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Invenergy, Verizon Expand PPAs for Solar Power
Energy major Invenergy and telecom company Verizon are moving forward with power purchase agreements (PPAs) involving 640 MW of solar energy from projects across four states. The deals announced Feb. […] The post Invenergy, Verizon Expand PPAs for Solar Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Space-Based Solar Power: The Future of 24/7 Clean Energy Generation
Imagine a field of solar panels floating silently in the endless day of Earth’s orbit. Unlike their terrestrial cousins, this space-based solar array never faces nighttime, clouds, or atmospheric interference. […] The post Space-Based Solar Power: The Future of 24/7 Clean Energy Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.