While we were away, the US government was busy arranging a massive carbon-free boost to its operations infrastructure. On Jan. 2, the General Services Administration (GSA), the independent government agency that manages government buildings and real estate, announced two monster contracts with nuclear operator Constellation ($CEG). The $840M contract is the largest energy services contract […]
We’re still at least a handful of years from a working commercial fusion plant, but across the country and world, we’re getting closer every day. Fusion firms found success in fundraising, partnerships, and technological development this year in their quest to unlock the limitless power of the sun. Here’s our roundup of the highlights. Raising […]
We started covering the fission industry with Ignition’s launch back in February. At that point, we had no idea (OK, maybe an inkling) that this year would hold so many pivotal moments in fission development for the US market. Here’s our recap of the moments and trends that mattered most in the US fission sector. […]
Over the last year, we’ve watched as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft clued into the value of nuclear. Now, Meta is getting in on the fun. The Facebook and Instagram parent company announced on Tuesday that it would issue a request for proposals (RFP) from nuclear firms as it prepares to add 1–4 GW of nuclear […]
This year has been the year of data giants signing up for the nuclear energy renaissance, and there are no signs of slowing on that front. Last week, Amazon committed $334M to a feasibility study on deploying four SMRs at the Hanford site in Washington, Cascade PBS reported. The funding is part of a previously […]
The US is pushing for more domestically produced uranium fast, as its longstanding reliance on Russian imports is coming to a ban-induced end. Centrus Energy is gearing up to make that happen. Last week, the US uranium enricher and fuel producer announced that it would invest $60M into expanding a manufacturing facility in Oak Ridge, […]
The relationship between AI and nuclear goes both ways. We’ve seen the deals signed to power the vast energy needs of AI with nuclear power—and now it’s time for AI to give a little something back. That’s the goal of a collaboration announced this week between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Atomic Canyon, […]
…But it’s not all over yet. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), a leading microreactor developer working with a handful of US and foreign government agencies on reactor and fuel development projects, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. The bankruptcy announcement isn’t the last we’ll hear from the company. USNC’s filing revealed extensive restructuring plans, […]
Nuclear is the hip thing in tech right now. Amazon’s deals and Microsoft’s recent announcement make that very clear, and Google’s not one to be left out of the fun. This week, Google announced a deal with SMR developer Kairos Power to procure ~500 MW of nuclear power starting in 2030 as it ramps up […]
The world’s biggest data companies are only getting bigger, and with that growth comes a need for energy that becomes more urgent with each passing month. Big tech is looking at many energy sources to meet its growing needs, but it’s clear from all angles that nuclear power will be essential to filling the gap […]
