Category: Energy

EnergyNuclear

Deep Fission Signs LOIs for 12.5GW of Borehole SMR Capacity Targeting Data Center Power Demand

Advanced nuclear company Deep Fission has secured letters of intent for 12.5GW of small modular reactor capacity with data centers and industrial partners. The company’s innovative borehole reactor technology aims to address growing power demands from AI and data center expansion through deep geological containment.

Nuclear Developer Secures 12.5GW in Potential Capacity Agreements

Advanced nuclear energy company Deep Fission has signed letters of intent for 12.5 gigawatts of potential capacity with data centers, co-developers, industrial parks, and strategic partners, according to company reports. Sources indicate the non-binding agreements outline plans to explore commercial deployment of the company’s innovative small modular reactor systems, though specific data center partners were not disclosed.

by Aaron Blake
Assistive TechnologyEnergy

Perovskite Solar Breakthrough Nears Commercial Reality as Efficiency Gains Mount

Researchers at Oxford PV are advancing tandem perovskite solar cells that combine silicon with synthetic perovskite materials. These next-generation solar cells reportedly offer dramatically improved efficiency in converting sunlight to electricity, potentially transforming the solar industry.

Laboratory Breakthroughs Signal Solar Revolution

According to reports from research facilities on the outskirts of Oxford, UK, perovskite solar cells are showing promising results that could transform renewable energy. At Oxford PV, a University spin-off company, researchers are conducting rigorous testing on sample photovoltaic cells, with one team member using an electron microscope to scan for impurities while another measures cell response to changes in the light spectrum.

by Aaron Blake
Assistive TechnologyEnergy

Perovskite Solar Breakthroughs Signal Potential Energy Revolution

Researchers at Oxford PV’s laboratory are testing next-generation perovskite solar cells that combine with silicon to potentially revolutionize solar power efficiency. The technology promises significant advances but faces real-world durability challenges as it moves from lab to commercial deployment.

Laboratory Advances Point to Solar Transformation

According to reports from a research laboratory on the outskirts of Oxford, UK, sample solar photovoltaic (PV) cells are undergoing rigorous testing that could signal a major shift in renewable energy technology. Sources indicate researchers are using advanced equipment including electron microscopes to scan for impurities and measure responses to changes in the light spectrum that could impact efficiency.

by Gabriel Novak
EnergyInfrastructure

Netherlands Grid Congestion Crisis Threatens Economic Growth Amid Renewable Energy Push

Thousands of Dutch companies are stuck on waiting lists for electricity connections as the country’s rapid renewable energy transition overwhelms its power grid. Grid operator Tennet plans €200 billion in upgrades while congestion costs the economy up to €35 billion annually.

Grid Congestion Reaches Critical Levels

The Netherlands’ ambitious renewable energy drive is creating severe electrical grid congestion that’s hampering economic growth and leaving thousands of companies waiting years for power connections, according to reports. Sources indicate that 8,000 companies are currently waiting to feed electricity into the grid, while another 12,000 await permission to increase their power usage.

by Gabriel Novak
Arts and EntertainmentAssistive TechnologyEnergy

NVIDIA AI Server Power Consumption Surges 100x, Raising Global Energy Grid Concerns

NVIDIA’s AI server platforms have experienced a staggering 100-fold increase in power consumption between generations, according to industry analysis. The International Energy Agency projects AI alone could double global electricity demand by 2030, raising serious concerns about grid capacity and sustainability.

NVIDIA’s AI Servers See Exponential Power Demand Growth

NVIDIA’s AI server platforms have experienced a dramatic 100-fold increase in power consumption between generations, according to analysis shared by industry expert Ray Wang. The transition from Ampere to Kyber architecture marks one of the most significant power requirement jumps in artificial intelligence computing history, raising fundamental questions about the sustainability of current growth trajectories.

by Aaron Blake
EnergyEnergy Policy

Hungary Defends Russian Energy Ties at Moscow Forum Amid EU Pressure

Hungary’s foreign minister has reinforced Budapest’s commitment to Russian energy supplies during a high-profile conference in Moscow. The stance comes as European Union allies continue pushing for reduced dependence on Russian energy sources following the invasion of Ukraine.

Hungary Reaffirms Russian Energy Partnership

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has strongly defended his country’s ongoing energy relationship with Russia during the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow, according to reports from Reuters. The minister stated that Hungary would suffer significantly if cut off from Russian energy supplies and emphasized that Budapest would not yield to external pressure regarding its energy decisions.

by Aaron Blake
EnergyManufacturing

South Africa Poised to Become Global VRFB Manufacturing Hub, Study Finds

The Localisation Support Fund reports South Africa’s high-grade vanadium resources could establish the country as a key player in the growing vanadium redox flow battery market. With global VRFB capacity projected to increase from 4 GWh to 40 GWh by 2030, analysts suggest the timing is critical for investment in local manufacturing capabilities.

South Africa’s Vanadium Advantage

According to reports from the Localisation Support Fund (LSF), South Africa possesses significant potential to develop a commercial vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) value chain. The assessment comes after the LSF commissioned energy consultancy Customised Energy Solutions to evaluate the country’s competitive positioning in the emerging energy storage technology sector.

by Gabriel Novak
EnergySustainability

Western Cape Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition, Aims for Electricity Exports by 2032

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has revealed the province is developing renewable energy capacity ahead of schedule, with 1,000 MW already delivered and another 1,000 MW expected by year-end. The ambitious program aims to make the province energy sustainable and position it as an electricity exporter to other regions by 2032, three years earlier than originally planned.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced that the province is significantly ahead of schedule in developing renewable energy capacity, with the ambitious goal of establishing energy sustainability through solar power and battery storage systems. Speaking at the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2025 conference, Winde emphasized that despite the current absence of loadshedding, South Africa continues to face an energy crisis that demands urgent action.

by Gabriel Novak