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As Saskatchewan faces unprecedented demand growth for power, the provincial government has decided to extend the life of its coal-fired power plants, arguing that Ottawa does not have jurisdiction over electricity generation. The decision comes in the face of a federal deadline to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2030,
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As America's energy demand surges due to manufacturing, data centers, and AI, Sunrun, a provider of clean energy as a subscription service, is playing a crucial role in supporting the power grid. With the ability to dispatch 650 megawatts of peak power, equivalent to powering 480,000 homes
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The UK Government's plans to spend £2.5 billion on nuclear plants have sparked outrage in SNP circles, with critics claiming it would leave a significant gap in the budget for clean energy projects. Meanwhile, the cost of Scotland's windfarms has surged in the latest year,
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The energy sector has made significant strides under the leadership of former energy secretary Raphael Lotilla, with over 3,000 megawatts of new capacity installed from July 2022 to February 2025, more than half of which came from renewable energy sources. Committed projects, which have secured firm financial closure, are
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The Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) serves as a crucial benchmark for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of various electricity generation technologies. Calculated by dividing the total lifetime costs of a power-generating facility by its total energy production, LCOE provides a standardized basis for comparing the costs of solar farms, wind turbines,
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order to supply 34 pumps, a total of five different models, for Sizewell C nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 from Trillium Flow Technologies (Trillium). This order is significant as it involves the same quantities and types of pumps as those
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South Africa's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are facing numerous challenges, including corruption, mismanagement, and financial instability. The government has announced a strict no-bailout approach, but will provide government guarantees with stringent conditions. Despite this, bailouts to struggling SOEs have drained fiscal resources and redirected funds from critical priorities such
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Brazil's innovation agency Finep is poised to sign a contract worth R$30 million to support the development of the country's first nuclear microreactor. The project, submitted by Diamante Geração de Energia, received the highest score in a public call for low-carbon energy generation initiatives launched
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Kenya is making significant strides in addressing its energy needs as the government plans to establish the country's first nuclear power plant in Siaya County, a move that could revolutionize the energy landscape. Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has emphasized the importance of expanding electricity generation capacity to meet
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President Donald Trump has terminated the position of Democratic Commissioner Christopher Hanson of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, citing the need for "leaders" to be "rowing in the same direction." However, Hanson and others have criticized the move as a blatant attempt to take control away from
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The executive order signed by President Trump on May 23, 2025, aims to accelerate and expand the nuclear energy industry in the United States. The order directs a comprehensive reorganization of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to prioritize new reactor licensing and reduce regulatory barriers. The NRC's revised
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Recent research in the field of nanotechnology has led to a significant breakthrough in bone regeneration, particularly in the area of nanohardness. A study published in the journal Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has demonstrated the efficacy of a combination of synthetic nano-hydroxyapatite/silica gel bone substitute and hemodialysate in enhancing
