Renewable energy
KEGOC, Kazakhstan's primary electricity grid operator, has confirmed the stable operation of the National Electric Grid (NEG) in the first half of 2025, despite a 3 percent increase in electricity demand. The company's stable operational indicators have enabled it to pursue a long-term strategy of large-scale
Renewable energy
India has surpassed a major milestone in its clean energy sector by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of the country's 2030 target under the Paris Agreement. As of June 2025, India's total installed electricity capacity stood at
Renewable energy
Britain's decision to approve the Sizewell C nuclear power station, despite cost overruns, has been hailed as a step towards meeting the country's ambitious net zero targets. However, the project's £38 billion price tag, nearly double the original estimate, has raised concerns about the
Energy industries
A slew of energy, tech, and capital investment companies have announced their commitment to invest over $93 billion in Pennsylvania, making the state a hub for the artificial intelligence revolution. The investments, designed to prepare Pennsylvania for a key role in the AI revolution, range from building new nuclear reactors
Energy industries
As the world grapples with the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on global economies and societies, a new chapter in American innovation is unfolding in Pittsburgh. At the recent Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, leaders unveiled a vision that merges AI, energy resilience, and industrial revitalization, with over $90 billion
Nuclear energy
Researchers from the University of Manitoba have made significant findings on the behavior of radionuclides in deep geological disposal of nuclear waste, with implications for the safety and effectiveness of this disposal method. The team's study, supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Nuclear energy
Bulgaria's Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, has been engaging in talks with key players in the digital industry, including Meta, the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), and IP3 Corporation, to discuss the strategic importance of secure, long-term, and emission-free energy for the development of new infrastructure, particularly in
Nuclear energy
Meta's plans to build hundreds of datacentres, some rivaling the size of Manhattan, have ignited concerns about the energy requirements of artificial intelligence. According to Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, the company will spend hundreds of billions of dollars on these projects. However, the focus has shifted
Nuclear energy
Leaders from the tech industry, nuclear energy, and the US government gathered at the AI x Nuclear Energy Executive Summit to discuss how to meet AI's energy needs with dependable and scalable energy sources. Advanced nuclear energy was identified as a promising solution to power America's
Nuclear energy
House Democrats have exposed how Republicans' Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee 2026 funding bill increases costs for American households, undermines infrastructure investments, and weakens our national security. The bill cuts the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs nearly in half, revoking
Nuclear energy
House Democrats are criticizing the Republicans' Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee 2026 funding bill, which they argue will increase energy costs, undermine infrastructure investments, and weaken national security. The bill slashes funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs, revokes over $5 billion from the Department
Nuclear energy
Research at the China University of Mining and Technology Beijing has revealed critical insights into the combustion characteristics of XLPE-insulated cables used in nuclear power plants. The study employed a cone calorimeter to measure the combustible properties of the cables and introduced Pearson correlation analysis to evaluate the relationships among
