Spotlight: Nuclear Power
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
Constellation inks $1 billion deal to supply US government with nuclear power
Constellation Energy wins a record $1B contract to supply nuclear power to 13 U.S. federal agencies, starting in 2025.
US to issue hydrogen credit rule this week, with path for nuclear, sources say
The long-awaited guidance will provide a pathway for hydrogen produced using nuclear power to access the credits, sources told Reuters.
Climate-friendly electricity sees big battery projects soar again for 2024
In 2024, U.S. battery storage surged 71 per cent, reaching 24 GWh, offering cleaner energy and reducing reliance on polluting plants.
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese panel endorsed a new energy policy aiming for 40-50 per cent renewables and 20 per cent nuclear by 2040 to meet...
More coal and gas, less renewables: what a nuclear power plan for Australia would really mean
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's nuclear plan for Australia faces skepticism over costs and risks prolonging coal and gas reliance.
France’s most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream
The Flamanville 3 European Pressurized Reactor in Normandy started providing electricity to French homes at 11.48 am Saturday.
‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate
As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.
U.S. data center power use could nearly triple by 2028, DOE-backed report says
By 2028, data-center annual energy use in the US could reach between 74 and 132 gigawatts, says the Berkeley Lab report.
Explainer: Trump aims at Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act: EVs, clean energy and manufacturing
Donald Trump has vowed to repeal Joe Biden's signature climate bill called the Inflation Reduction Act.
