Articles tagged with "power-generation"
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
The article highlights the recent surge in investment and technological progress in private fusion energy startups, which are moving fusion power closer to commercial viability. Fusion, long considered perpetually decades away, is now gaining momentum due to advances in computing power, AI, and high-temperature superconducting magnets, enabling more sophisticated reactor designs and control systems. A key milestone was achieved in late 2022 when a U.S. Department of Energy lab produced a controlled fusion reaction reaching scientific breakeven, confirming the underlying science. This progress has energized startups to pursue commercially relevant fusion power plants that could disrupt massive energy markets. Several fusion startups have raised over $100 million, with three notable companies leading the charge. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), backed by investors like Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, has raised $2 billion and is developing the Sparc tokamak reactor in Massachusetts, aiming for a commercial-scale plant called Arc in the early 2030s. TAE Technologies, founded in 1998 and supported
energyfusion-powernuclear-fusionsuperconducting-magnetsfusion-startupsclean-energypower-generationState vs. Local Control Over Energy Siting Sparks Debate In Pennsylvania - CleanTechnica
The article discusses the longstanding controversy over who should control the siting of new electrical generating facilities, focusing on recent debates in Pennsylvania. Historically, energy siting decisions have been contentious due to the trade-offs between proximity to demand centers and local community impacts, especially with thermal plants and now renewable projects like solar farms and wind turbines. Local communities, particularly in rural areas, often oppose such developments due to concerns about aesthetics and quality of life, fueling political tensions between rural and urban interests. In Pennsylvania, lawmakers are considering establishing a state-level board called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition Board (RESET) to centralize authority over energy siting decisions, replacing the current patchwork of local regulations. Proponents argue that localities lack the expertise to handle complex, costly energy projects and that local opposition causes delays and increased costs. However, opponents fear the board could favor thermal generation projects, increasing carbon and methane emissions contrary to climate goals. Clean energy advocates emphasize the need to streamline approvals for renewable projects,
energyenergy-sitingrenewable-energypower-generationenergy-policysolar-farmswind-turbinesBladeless wind turbines get upgrade with new design for quiet power
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have advanced the design of bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) through computer simulations that identify the most efficient configurations for future models. Unlike conventional turbines that use rotating blades, BWTs harness vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) by oscillating a tall, slender mast in the wind. This novel approach offers several advantages: BWTs are quieter, occupy less space, require less maintenance due to their simpler structure, and pose less risk to birds, which often collide with fast-spinning blades of traditional turbines. The study pinpointed an optimal design featuring an 80-centimeter tall mast with a 65-centimeter diameter, capable of safely generating up to 460 watts of power—significantly outperforming current prototypes that produce around 100 watts. This design balances power output with structural integrity, ensuring safety in wind speeds ranging from 20 to 70 miles per hour. The researchers suggest that their methodology could enable scaling BWTs to produce 1 kil
energywind-turbinesbladeless-technologyrenewable-energypower-generationvortex-induced-vibrationsustainable-energyRolls-Royce to power 3 million UK homes with 1.5 GW nuclear reactors
Rolls-Royce has been selected by the UK government and the state-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear as the preferred bidder to develop the country’s first fleet of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The project aims to generate 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity, enough to power approximately 3 million homes. Unlike traditional nuclear plants built entirely on-site, these SMRs will be factory-manufactured in modules and then assembled at the final location, a method intended to reduce construction costs, complexity, and delays. Each Rolls-Royce SMR will produce 470 megawatts, with the technology expected to begin generating power by 2032 at the earliest. This initiative is part of a broader UK nuclear strategy that includes a £14.2 billion investment in the large Sizewell C power station and a £2.5 billion commitment to the SMR program during the current Spending Review period. The government highlights that SMRs are smaller, quicker to build,
energynuclear-powersmall-modular-reactorsRolls-Royceclean-energyUK-energy-strategypower-generationYou’re In A New Paradigm! Behave Like It! - CleanTechnica
energyrenewable-energybatteriesclimate-changeelectricitypower-generationgrid-managementUkraine plans a small nuclear reactor in Chernobyl exclusion zone
nuclear-energysmall-modular-reactorsChernobylenergy-needsUkrainepower-generationradiation-managementUS scientists harvest electrical energy from human movement
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energynuclear-fusionlaser-technologypower-generationinertial-confinementenergy-yieldcontrolled-fusionThe Nuclear Company raises $51M to develop massive reactor sites
energynuclear-powerreactorselectricitydata-centerspower-generationrenewable-energyThe Nuclear Company raises $46M to develop massive reactor sites
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