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Nuclear ANS Nuclear Cafe ·

DOE announces $17.5B in conditional loans for AP1000 builds

The Department of Energy has announced a conditional loan commitment of $17.5 billion to support the financing of long-lead items for rebuilding the U.S. commercial nuclear supply chain, facilitating the construction of up to 10 new AP1000 reactors across five projects, with construction expected to start by 2030.

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Nuclear ANS Nuclear Cafe ·

NRC to make sweeping changes to fuel cycle regs

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning to amend its regulations on byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to modernize fuel cycle and materials licensing, in response to executive orders and the ADVANCE Act of 2024, with the goal of facilitating the deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies.

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Green Hydrogen Hydrogen Fuel News ·

SAF+ Unveils e-SAF Plant to Boost Green Hydrogen Production at Port-La Nouvelle

SAF+ International Group has announced plans to establish an e-SAF plant at Port-La Nouvelle in southern France, focusing on the production of green hydrogen and captured CO₂ to create sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative aims to support airlines in transitioning to zero-emission technologies and leverage France's expanding hydrogen infrastructure.

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Nuclear ANS Nuclear Cafe ·

Helion secures new licenses from Washington

Helion Energy, a fusion start-up based in Everett, Washington, has obtained its radioactive materials and air emissions licenses from the state, making it the first company globally to secure the necessary regulatory approvals for a fusion power plant. This achievement indicates that Helion has the required facilities, trained staff, and safety protocols to operate its fusion technology safely.

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Storage & Grid Electrek ·

Tesla, NatPower strike $5B deal for 25 GWh of Megapack storage

Tesla has partnered with NatPower to develop 25 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Italy and Britain, as part of a multiyear agreement valued at up to $5 billion. This deal will involve the deployment of Tesla’s Megapack systems and the use of its trading software for electricity transactions.

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Nuclear ANS Nuclear Cafe ·

Terrestrial Energy and Texas A&M reach agreement on reactor siting

Terrestrial Energy has secured agreements with the Texas A&M University System to lease approximately 77 acres at the Texas A&M–RELLIS campus for the development of its Integral Molten Salt Reactor, allowing for site characterization, environmental evaluations, and related research activities.

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Green Hydrogen Hydrogen Central ·

GreenH2Atlantic hydrogen project in Sines obtains environmental license

The GreenH2Atlantic project in Sines, which aims to build a 100 MW green hydrogen production unit at the site of a former coal-fired power plant, has received a favorable conditional Environmental Impact Statement from the Portuguese Environment Agency, allowing the consortium to proceed to the next phase of analysis and integration of recommendations.

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Policy & Markets Energy Transition ·

Can Europe electrify its way out of fossil dependence?

The EU is evaluating its energy transition as it prepares its Electrification Action Plan, focusing on the potential of renewable electricity to reduce fossil fuel dependence and ensure affordable heating and cooling during increasingly hot summers.

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Policy & Markets The Guardian Environment ·

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Keir Starmer's energy and climate policies, crucial for addressing the cost of living crisis, have faced significant opposition from rival parties, leading him to scale back some initiatives despite strong public support for climate action. This situation marks a novel challenge in British politics, where dismantling climate agendas has become a key focus for opposition parties.

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Wind Wind Power Monthly ·

Largest US wind farm comes online

The SunZia Wind farm in New Mexico, with a capacity of 3.65GW, has been officially commissioned and is now the largest wind project in the United States, according to developer Pattern Energy.

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