European scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in their quest to develop practical nuclear fusion - the energy process that powers the stars
Slovakia eyes small modular reactors for nuclear future
Slovakia is interested in small modular reactors and will support discussion about this topic at the European level, said state secretary of economy Karol Galek, who again welcomed the Commission’s...
NUVIA – Whatever it takes to build a safer, cleaner and sustainable world
Bruno Lancia, CEO of NUVIA Group In the context of global climate change, low-carbon energy sources are at the heart of the ecological transition. As such, nuclear power allows for the...
Estonia / Vattenfall Agrees To Become Minority Investor In Fermi Energia Nuclear Startup
Vattenfall has signed an agreement with the Estonian nuclear energy startup Fermi Energia to become a minority shareholder in the company with a seed investment of €1m. The investment follows a...
Robot developed for Loviisa steam generator work
An inspection and cleaning robot has been co-developed by Finnish utility Fortum and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK). The remotely-operated robot could significantly improve work...
Belgian scientists develop drones for radiation monitoring
Belgian aeronautical firm Sabca and Belgian nuclear research centre SCK CEN, have developed a technology that enables drones to carry out radiological measurements. The drones will be used as part...
UK SMR to start regulatory process this autumn
The UK SMR consortium, led by Rolls-Royce, has announced the latest design and an increase in power - from 440 MW to 470 MW - of its "compact" nuclear power station. The "refreshed design" features...
Finland / Nuclear Utilities Cooperate On First Test Of Valve With 3D Printed Housing
Finnish power companies and nuclear operators Teollisuuden Voima Oyj and Fortum have carried out a joint test of the first valve featuring a 3D printed housing at the Olkiluoto nuclear power station...