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Hitachi Report: Power Demand Directly Linked to Data Centers

Hitachi Report: Power Demand Directly Linked to Data Centers

The six-month analysis attributes the increasing energy load to data centers, especially in certain regions, while renewable energy and capacity…


Texas A&M Pairs LLM and Digital Twins for Reactor Monitoring

Texas A&M Pairs LLM and Digital Twins for Reactor Monitoring

An AI framework uses a human-in-the-loop GPT agent to provide real-time advisory support for advanced nuclear reactor operations.


tech insights May 13, 2026 by Luke James
EIA Energy Outlook: While Solar Soars, Fossil Fuels Flounder

EIA Energy Outlook: While Solar Soars, Fossil Fuels Flounder

A U.S. Energy Information Administration report estimates that 32.1 GW of solar generating capacity will come online in 2026.


Old Salt To Deliver Nuclear Power for Modular Reactors

Old Salt To Deliver Nuclear Power for Modular Reactors

Natura’s molten-salt nuclear reactors will use the same coolant salt used in a historic experiment from the 1960s.


 With Steady Progress, Fusion Tech Inches Closer to Feasibility

With Steady Progress, Fusion Tech Inches Closer to Feasibility

In 2025, nuclear fusion technology scaled up, improved efficiency, and attracted billions of dollars in funding. But is it enough to move from lab…


Nuclear Researchers Push Fusion, Dark Matter, and the Moon

Nuclear Researchers Push Fusion, Dark Matter, and the Moon

Discoveries could accelerate nuclear development on Earth, demystify the laws of physics, and send nuclear power to the moon.


2025 Review: Research Lights the Future for the Power Industry

2025 Review: Research Lights the Future for the Power Industry

Electric vehicles and batteries, data centers, power transmission and management, renewable energy, and nuclear technology can all benefit from…


Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Two reports compiled by Ducker Carlisle indicate abundant opportunities for electrical engineers, manufacturers, and distributors in the coming…


Amid Skepticism, Cold Fusion Experiments Heat Up Again

Amid Skepticism, Cold Fusion Experiments Heat Up Again

A Canadian study has reignited interest in creating cold fusion, a form of nuclear energy achieved at room temperature.


Fueling Fusion With Tritium from Nuclear Waste

Fueling Fusion With Tritium from Nuclear Waste

Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers are modeling a system that converts nuclear waste into tritium, a scarce fuel vital for future fusion…


Machine Learning Could Enable Automated Microreactor Control

Machine Learning Could Enable Automated Microreactor Control

A reinforcement learning framework might pave the way for autonomous nuclear reactors in remote or mobile applications.


tech insights Jul 11, 2025 by Luke James
Data Center Surge Drives Short-Term Energy Demand

Data Center Surge Drives Short-Term Energy Demand

As data center expansion skyrockets, U.S. power needs will exceed previous forecasts.


Fusion Energy: The Long-Term Solution

Fusion Energy: The Long-Term Solution

Nuclear fusion could be a long-term solution for low-carbon, reliable energy production. But how long will it be until fusion powers the grid?


Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Answer to Modern Energy Needs?

Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Answer to Modern Energy Needs?

Multiple companies are on the brink of commercializing compact nuclear reactors that can be quickly deployed.


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
Turning Nuclear Waste Into Electricity

Turning Nuclear Waste Into Electricity

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


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…