Pueblo County Eyes Small Modular Reactors to Revive Comanche Plant
Pueblo County commissioners are urging Xcel Energy to explore small modular reactor (SMR) technology as an alternative to demolishing its aging coal-fired Comanche power plant. By retrofitting existing infrastructure with NuScale’s SMRs, the county hopes to preserve more than $15 million in annual tax revenues and over 100 high-paying jobs while advancing Colorado’s carbon-free goals. […]
Canada’s Provinces Power Ahead With Small Modular Reactor Partnerships and Site Approvals
Canada’s Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta have strengthened their collaboration on small modular reactors (SMRs), unveiling strategic plans for deployment across remote communities and the oilsands. Meanwhile, the UK has shortlisted sites for an SMR factory and pushed a 470 MW design through its first regulatory assessment. Key Takeaways Four Canadian provinces signed an […]
Universities Embrace Micro Nuclear Reactors to Decarbonize Campuses
Several U.S. universities are teaming up with private firms to pilot micro nuclear reactors—small, truck-deliverable power units capable of running a campus, hospital or industrial complex. These experiments aim to slash carbon emissions, leverage factory-built designs for rapid deployment and explore a new frontier in clean energy. Key Takeaways University of Illinois plans a 10 […]
Amazon Doubles Down on Nuclear Power with $500M Small Reactor Deal
Amazon has announced a major investment in small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to power its data centers and meet its clean-energy goals. Leading a $500 million funding round for X-Energy Reactor, the company is also exploring SMR projects in Washington state and Virginia, aiming to bring more than 5 GW of capacity online by 2039. […]
NuScale SMR Demonstration Ignites Large-Scale Clean Hydrogen Production
NuScale Power’s small modular reactor (SMR) pilot at Idaho National Laboratory has successfully produced up to 50 metric tons of hydrogen per day via high-temperature electrolysis. This breakthrough highlights SMR flexibility and positions nuclear-driven hydrogen as a competitive, low-carbon alternative for industrial process heat and remote fueling. Key Takeaways A 250 MWt NuScale Power Module […]
India and France Forge AI and Small Nuclear Reactor Alliance
India and France have unveiled a joint roadmap to develop safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence alongside a landmark partnership on advanced modular reactors (AMRs) and small modular reactors (SMRs). Announced during meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Marseille, this initiative marks a new era of collaboration in science, innovation […]
Texas Taps Microreactors to Power Data Center Boom
Haskell County will host 30 microreactors across 200 acres to power data centers statewide. Developed by Last Energy, the PWR-20 microreactors will deliver 20 MWe each, providing scalable, reliable electricity amid Texas’ surging data center demand. The project is in grid application with ERCOT and under NRC pre-application review. Key Takeaways Last Energy plans to […]
Westinghouse Weighs Aliquippa Plant For Next-Gen Microreactors
Westinghouse Electric Company has identified the shuttered J&L Steel plant in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, as a potential site for its new microreactor assembly and production facility. The proposed factory could bring advanced small modular reactor technology closer to market, delivering economic benefits to the region and supporting the company’s vision of cleaner, decentralized power generation. Key […]
Wyoming Explores Nuclear Microreactors to Power Communities and Industry
Wyoming communities and industry leaders are investigating portable nuclear microreactors to diversify energy sources, create jobs, and reduce carbon emissions. A public meeting in Bar Nunn drew mixed reactions, while Tata Chemicals North America inked a letter of intent for up to eight microreactors to power its soda ash operations by 2030. Key Takeaways Radiant […]
Rolls-Royce Shares Skyrocket on Czech SMR Contract
Rolls-Royce shares surged on September 19, 2024, after the Czech Republic’s ČEZ Group named the company as its preferred supplier for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. The stock jumped 5.75% to 525 pence, marking a 52-week high and capping a remarkable 650% gain over the past 23 months. Key Takeaways Czech utility ČEZ Group selects […]
