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Ethiopia and Russia have sealed a strategic partnership, with the two countries formalizing an action plan to develop a nuclear power project in Ethiopia. The agreement outlines practical steps for cooperation between Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation to build a nuclear
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A team of researchers from the International University in La Rioja, Spain, has applied artificial intelligence techniques to the challenging task of generating construction schedules for large-scale renewable energy infrastructure. Their study, published in Expert Systems, demonstrates the potential of AI in improving the efficiency of construction planning in the
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Pakistan's nuclear energy output reached 21.7 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024, marking a new record for the country. However, the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2025 highlighted concerns over the rising cost of nuclear energy and the increasing efficiency of solar power. The report noted that solar energy
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Russian state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) to cooperate on constructing small nuclear power plants in Iran. The agreement was reached in Moscow during talks between AEOI head Mohammad Eslami and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. The memorandum outlines
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Russia's state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has announced that Moscow and Tehran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran. The MoU, signed on Wednesday in Moscow, was the result of a meeting between Mohammad Eslami, the
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) relies on its Reactor Oversight Process to ensure the safety of commercial nuclear power plants in the United States. This process involves inspecting, measuring, and assessing the safety performance of operating plants, as well as responding to any decline in performance. Companies operating nuclear power
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A power blackout at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant occurred on September 23, causing the plant to be disconnected from the Ukrainian power system. This is the tenth such incident since the Russian occupation began. The plant's operators have switched to powering the site using diesel generators, highlighting
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As the United Nations weighs reimposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Russia and Iran are set to finalize agreements on the construction of eight new nuclear power units in Iran. The move has sparked concerns among the international community, with some countries calling for stricter controls on Iran&
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In a bizarre twist, Ontario's leaders, Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Carney, are committing the province to a nuclear power future that depends heavily on the US, despite the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. This decision is a fatal mistake, as nuclear reactors are significantly more expensive
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, focusing on renewables and new nuclear power stations to keep the nation's lights on and energy going. However, US President Donald Trump has urged Sir Keir to exploit the "
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As part of its climate policy, Sweden's government is committed to transitioning to fossil-free energy, primarily through electrification. To maintain a high rate of electrification and provide stable and competitive prices, the country needs more fossil-free electricity, which is where new nuclear reactors come in. The government has
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Lightsource bp, the renewable energy subsidiary of bp, plans to install a significant amount of solar capacity in Brazil over the next five years, with a total planned output equivalent to the capacity of the Angra 2 nuclear plant. This investment of R$4.5 billion bucks the trend of
