The Penn State Breazeale Reactor (PSBR), nestled near South Halls and Eastview Terrace, stands as the oldest operational university research reactor in the United States. Accessible to the public, this facility is pivotal for groundbreaking nuclear research and education. The foundation of the PSBR dates back to the 1950s, amid the Atoms for Peace initiative, which aimed to promote nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. Guided by Eric A. Walker, then-Dean of the College of Engineering […]
Author: Mariusz Lewandowski
The Future of Energy: Inside TerraPower’s Groundbreaking Sodium Reactor Project
Innovative Steps Towards Next-Gen Nuclear Power In Kemmerer, a significant construction project is currently in progress, capturing the attention of passing drivers. Although it may seem like a nuclear plant is being built, what visitors are witnessing is merely the sodium test and fill facility, a crucial preliminary step in developing TerraPower’s pioneering Natrium reactor, which is projected to be operational by 2030. Founded by Bill Gates, TerraPower is leading the charge in nuclear innovation. […]
Major Tech Giants Make History with Nuclear Energy Plans
Tech titans Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are taking bold steps towards a sustainable energy future. In a series of strategic agreements, these companies aim to harness nuclear power while addressing their rising energy needs. In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft recently solidified a two-decade power purchase agreement with Constellation, marking the revival of the infamous Three Mile Island unit 1 by 2028. The plant, which had been dormant since 2019, is expected to facilitate Microsoft’s ambitious […]
Amazon’s Bold Move: Is Nuclear Power the Future of Data Centers?
Amazon is embarking on an unconventional path to meet the energy demands of its data centers in Eastern Oregon by exploring nuclear power. The tech behemoth has formed alliances with several energy firms to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in southeast Washington. This initiative comes as Amazon seeks to navigate Oregon’s restrictions on new nuclear projects while ensuring the power supply for its robust cloud computing infrastructure. The company has outlined aspirations to have […]
El Salvador’s Bold Move Towards Nuclear Energy: What You Need to Know
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has made headlines by passing a groundbreaking law that paves the way for nuclear energy initiatives in the country. Known as the “Nuclear Energy Law,” this legislation saw overwhelming support from the ruling Nuevas Ideas party, securing 57 out of 60 votes in the legislative body. The primary objective of this law is to regulate the various aspects of nuclear fuel management and energy generation for peaceful applications. However, this leap […]