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Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Solar power won’t provide sufficient power for manned missions to Mars. Can nuclear power help?


Texas A&M Students Develop Nuclear Security System

Texas A&M Students Develop Nuclear Security System

Students developed a comprehensive security system to protect nuclear microreactors from malicious activities.


tech insights Mar 31, 2025 by Jake Hertz
AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

Leaders in energy and tech have progressed in nuclear and hydrogen energy and smart grid solutions.


News Mar 25, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Turning Nuclear Waste Into Electricity

Turning Nuclear Waste Into Electricity

Energy can be harvested from nuclear waste using scintillator crystal-based “batteries.”


Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Renewable sources and natural gas led the growth in power generation and infrastructure in 2024.


Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Researchers worldwide innovate solutions for grid-edge management, carbon capture tech, nuclear batteries, dry-coated electrodes, and more.


tech insights Mar 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
The World Considers a Nuclear-Powered Future

The World Considers a Nuclear-Powered Future

Nuclear power plants are making a comeback. Can they surpass renewables as the fastest-growing energy source?


Sun and Nuclear Queens: 4 Women Who Pioneered Energy Solutions

Sun and Nuclear Queens: 4 Women Who Pioneered Energy Solutions

During Women’s History Month, EEPower highlights Lise Meitner, Chien-Shiung Wu, Leona Woods, and Maria Telkes for their significant contributions…


Gas Turbine Plant, Energy Storage Ensure Germany’s Grid Stability

Gas Turbine Plant, Energy Storage Ensure Germany’s Grid Stability

EnBW and TransnetBW's plant in southern Germany uses a quick-start gas turbine and battery energy storage system to maintain grid stability.


News Mar 03, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Nvidia Makes Top 10 Most Valuable Brands in Energy-Heavy List

Nvidia Makes Top 10 Most Valuable Brands in Energy-Heavy List

Nvidia broke into the top 10 most valuable brands worldwide, rivaling giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple.


News Feb 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Americans in Energy Making Black History Today

Americans in Energy Making Black History Today

Hazel O’Leary, William D. Magwood, and Kétévi Assamagan are African Americans with notable contributions to energy science.


Floating Nuclear Reactors Bring Power To Ports

Floating Nuclear Reactors Bring Power To Ports

Nuclear microreactors can power ships at ports and dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


News Feb 19, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Global Efforts Push for a Nuclear Fusion Future

Global Efforts Push for a Nuclear Fusion Future

What progress are countries worldwide making in developing nuclear fusion?


News Feb 14, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Business Shorts: Helion, Tesla/Lucid and Stargate Make Moves

Business Shorts: Helion, Tesla/Lucid and Stargate Make Moves

Energy and electric vehicle companies are pushing ahead with fusion, data center AI, and charging capabilities.


News Feb 14, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
What Will Power the Space Race in 2025?

What Will Power the Space Race in 2025?

Missions to the Moon and Mars are on the horizon. What will supply power for human space explorers?


News Feb 07, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Will Fusion Power the Grid by 2030?

Will Fusion Power the Grid by 2030?

The world’s first commercial grid-connected nuclear fusion reactor is expected to be built in Virginia early in the 2030s.


News Jan 31, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Good News and Bad for Energy Engineers in 2025

Good News and Bad for Energy Engineers in 2025

The energy landscape is changing in 2025. Here’s what you need to know.


Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?


News Jan 14, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Engineering Jobs Expected to Grow in All Sectors in 2025

Engineering Jobs Expected to Grow in All Sectors in 2025

Power engineers remain in high demand in 2025, with openings in conventional and cutting-edge technologies.