Lessons from the 2025 Iberian Peninsula Blackout The future of grid stability: Nuclear power working alongside renewable energy sources On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most significant power outages in recent European history. The blackout, which began at 12:33 CEST, lasted approximately ten hours and affected millions across mainland Portugal, […]
Nuclear Energy and Environmental Safety Nuclear energy stands as a pivotal topic in discussions on sustainable and clean energy solutions. This blog explores key points about the nuclear energy environmental impact, addressing both common myths and actual environmental benefits. Understanding Nuclear Energy’s Environmental Impact Low Greenhouse Gas Emissions:Â Nuclear power plants emit minimal greenhouse gases […]
Introduction to SMRs and ARs Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Reactors (ARs) lead the transformation of the nuclear energy industry. These technologies, central to SMR and AR nuclear advances, offer sustainable and efficient energy solutions. SMRs have an output of less than 300 megawatts. ARs boast advanced safety and efficiency features. Both provide flexibility […]
In the current landscape of clean energy discussions, a resounding theme echoes – the urgent need for extreme growth, particularly the tripling of carbon-free electric production by 2050. We explore the formidable challenge “Nuclear Growth Strategies” to meet this goal, alongside managing the aging of existing plants on the brink of decommissioning. Securing Supply Chain […]
The nuclear power industry is rapidly evolving, requiring us to adapt our approach to employee training. Accordingly, blended and virtual learning have emerged as powerful tools, enhancing training effectiveness, efficiency, and flexibility. In this blog post, we will explore how aligning the learning and development (L&D) strategy with blended and virtual learning can revolutionize nuclear […]
Spent nuclear fuel, also known as nuclear waste, presents significant challenges due to its long-lasting radioactivity. To tackle the daunting task of managing nuclear waste, we must explore and implement effective methods to handle, store, and dispose of it. In this blog post, we delve into how countries worldwide successfully address this complex issue and […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – At a signing ceremony on June 7, 2023, NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and Accelerant Solutions announced an agreement for the development and implementation of a Small Modular Reactor Operator Training Program. Small Modular Reactor Operator Training Program: Empowering Nuclear Operators Since 2020, NuScale and Accelerant Solutions have collaborated to develop lesson […]
The US Nuclear industry has witnessed remarkable improvements in plant reliability and performance over the past four decades, with capacity factors experiencing a significant rise from 55.9% in 1975 to 88.1% by 2000 and reaching a peak of 92.3% in 2015. Since, it has consistently maintained performance within a 1% range. At the 2014 ANS […]
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional nuclear power plants. In this post, we will detail the benefits that SMRs, including enhanced safety features, increased efficiency, greater flexibility, and improved sustainability. 1. Small Modular Reactors Offer Enhanced Safety Features SMRs offer enhanced safety features compared to traditional nuclear power plants. […]
In 1994, my roommate at Clemson University let me experience the Virtual Reality (VR) lab he worked in on campus. I walked a plank between two skyscrapers. I will never forget the sensation when I intentionally stepped off the plank. My stomach turned and I lost all bearings as I hurled down to the city […]
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