Christopher Hailstone has extensive experience with energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He is also our utilities expert and provides valuable insights on grid reliability and security. Today, he discusses advancements in extracting lithium-6, a vital component for nuclear
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies is reshaping global energy demand in an unprecedented manner. Initially, energy experts believed that population growth and industrialization would be the primary drivers behind the increasing need for energy. However,
France has taken a significant step towards reinforcing its commitment to nuclear energy, which remains a central pillar of its energy strategy. The government's agreement to provide state-owned utility EDF with a subsidized loan to cover at least half the construction costs for six new EPR2
The demand for clean and resilient energy is rising across sectors, prompting a revolutionary approach to nuclear power expansion spearheaded by major corporations. This article explores the ambitious pledge by a coalition of large energy users dedicated to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050,
The V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant project, situated near Jenkinsville, South Carolina, has been a poignant symbol of both ambition and adversity in the realm of energy development. Originally initiated to significantly bolster South Carolina’s nuclear energy capacity, the project saw two reactors being
The town of Bridgend in Wales is at the center of a heated debate over a proposed nuclear energy plant. Last Energy, an American-owned company, plans to build a small modular reactor (SMR) facility in the area. This proposal comes amid a new policy shift under Keir Starmer aiming to streamline
