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Nano Nuclear To Build Kronos Microreactor At University Of Illinois
Source: NucNetUS-based nuclear reactor technology company Nano Nuclear Energy has signed an agreement with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to build the first research Kronos micro modular…
China Aims To Operate World’s First Hybrid Fusion-Fission Nuclear Plant By 2030
Source: NucNetChina is poised to start building the world’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant, with the goal of generating 100 MW of continuous electricity and connecting…
Nano To Begin Testing Of Core Hardware For Zeus Micro-Modular Reactor
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetUS-based nuclear reactor technology company Nano Nuclear Energy has assembled the first reactor core hardware of its Zeus micro-modular reactor (MMR) for initial non-nuclear testing. The…
Startup ‘Signs Agreement’ To Build Fusion Plant At Germany’s Biblis Nuclear Site
Source: NucNetUS-German startup Focused Energy has signed an agreement with energy company RWE and the German state of Hesse to build a 1GW fusion energy pilot plant…
Finland University To Build Two Facilities For Small Modular Reactor Safety Testing
Source: NucNetLUT University in Finland has announced plans to build two test facilities at its campus in Lappeenranta, in the southeast of the country, for research into…
INL is Microreactor Central for Testing Designs & Fuels
Source: Neutron BytesINL is Microreactor Central for Testing Designs & Fuels A scan of multiple announcements by companies developing microreactors, e.g., less than 20 MW of electrical generation capacity,…
Penn State Sets Partnerhsip with Westinghouse to Build an eVinci Microreactor for Research and Power
Source: Neutron BytesPenn State Partners with Westinghouse to Build an eVinci Microreactor Penn State and Westinghouse Electric Co. are partnering to unlock the potential of the industry-leading eVinci…
UKAEA And Italy’s Eni To Build ‘World-Class’ Tritium Fuel Cycle Facility For Fusion Reactors
Source: NucNetThe United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Italy-based energy company Eni have signed an agreement to jointly conduct research and development in fusion energy, starting…
First Light Announces Shift In Strategy To Capitalise On Growing Market For Inertial Fusion
Source: NucNetUK-based nuclear fusion company First Light Fusion is shifting its strategy to capitalise on what it says are huge opportunities in the market for inertial fusion…
German Startup Unveils Design For ‘World’s Most Viable’ Commercial Nuclear Fusion Plant
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetGerman startup Proxima Fusion has revealed a concept design for what it says is the world’s most viable commercial nuclear fusion power plant. The Munich-based company…
European Generation IV Nuclear Reactor Companies Join Forces On Materials R&D
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetEuropean nuclear companies Blykalla and Newcleo have signed an agreement for the joint research and development of materials for Generation IV lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs). They…
New Landmark For Nuclear Fusion As France Tokamak Sets Plasma Record
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetA nuclear fusion machine in southern France has set a new record for plasma duration, beating a record set in China earlier this year. On 12…
Blykalla Gets €15 Million European Investment For Sealer Reactor Project
Source: NucNetSweden-based small modular reactor (SMR) developer Blykalla has been selected for funding under a European Union programme which will give the company €15m ($15.6m) equity investment…
Hyundai to Offer Container Ships Powered by SMRs
Source: Neutron BytesHD KSOE to Offer Nuclear-powered Container Ship Based on SMRs India’s Railroads Wants SMRs to Power its Trains French Cloud Computer Giant to Spend $10B on…
South Korean Shipbuilder Unveils Design For Nuclear-Powered Vessel
Source: NucNetA South Korean shipbuilding company has unveiled a nuclear-powered container ship model using small modular reactor (SMR) technology, potentially accelerating the development of nuclear-powered vessels. HD…
Q&A with Type One Energy on its Plan to Build a Stellarator Fusion Prototype at a TVA Site
Source: Neutron BytesType One Energy to Build a Fusion Prototype at TVA’s Bull Run Site Q&A with Type One Energy (Neutron Byes exclusive) Type One Energy to Support…
UK Maritime Reactor Company CorePower To Help Design Floating Nuclear Plants For US
Source: NucNetUK-based maritime nuclear innovation company Core Power has partnered with naval architecture company Glosten for the design of a floating nuclear power plant for ports in…
Swedish Company Breaks Ground On Non-Nuclear Test Reactor At Oskarshamn
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetSweden-based small modular reactor (SMR) developer Blykalla broke ground on Monday (3 February) on its advanced reactor testing facility, an important step towards the industrialisation and…
The Astounding Energy Density of U238 Per Can of Beer
Source: Neutron BytesNext time you pick up a six-pack of beer, consider this metaphor for comparison of the energy potential of uranium relative to other energy dense fuels.…
UK Nuclear Consultancy To Begin Major Study Into Potential Of Clean Hydrogen
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetNuclear consultancy Equilibrion has been appointed to lead a major study into how nuclear-enabled clean hydrogen could contribute to innovative solutions to the UK’s net zero…