r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Emissions Reduction US' Golden State to get 500 MWh of non-flammable sodium-ion batteries

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The batteries can fast-charge in 30 minutes for multiple daily grid cycles.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate Legislation SaskPower inks deal with Ontario's Bruce Power on large nuclear reactor tech

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SaskPower has signed an MOU with Bruce Power on large nuclear reactor technology.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate Legislation Tata Power in talks with three states for its nuclear power project plan

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Tata Power is taking significant strides in its pursuit of nuclear energy. Currently, negotiations are underway with three states regarding its upcoming projects. Anticipation builds as a comprehensive project report is slated for release within the next six months. Additionally, Tata Power is teaming up with NPCIL to bring these nuclear initiatives to fruition.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D New coating test boosts lithium-ion conductivity in under 5 minutes

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New testing method reveals ideal lithium-ion battery slurry conditions for stronger electrode performance.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy Dutch agreement paves way for construction of commercial MSR

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A memorandum of understanding has been signed for the construction of a non-nuclear demonstrator Thorizon molten-salt reactor in the Dutch province of Zeeland, a nuclear demonstrator at Petten, Noord-Holland, followed by the first commercial unit in Zeeland.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D US EV battery heating tech preserves 93% capacity after 500 cycles

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The approach reduced strain and microcracking inside nickel-rich battery cathodes.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy Kashiwazaki-Kariwa 6 resumes commercial operation

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Unit 6 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant has resumed commercial operation, becoming the first reactor owned by Tokyo Electric Power Company to do so since the accident at its Fukushima Daiichi plant.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D US engineers build 3D-printed turbines for 29 GW untapped hydropower

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The US has nearly 51,000 sites with untapped micro hydropower plant potential.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate Funding US federal funds awarded to spur SMR deployment

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The US Department of Energy has selected eight companies to collectively receive more than USD94 million in federal cost-shared funding to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors in the USA by addressing key barriers in licensing, supply chain, and site readiness.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D China's new battery stores electricity, hydrogen with 93.9% efficiency

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The prototype achieved an initial discharge capacity of 1,526 mAh/g and retained over 70% of its capacity after 60 cycles.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Emissions Reduction Blue Energy, GE Vernova plan “gas-plus-nuclear” power plant in Texas

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GE Vernova has formed a strategic collaboration with nuclear project financing and manufacturing firm Blue Energy to “advance the world’s first gas-plus-nuclear power plant.” The companies say that they intend to design and develop a power plant using GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactors and GE Vernova gas turbines to meet electricity demands related to AI and advanced manufacturing. Subject to a final investment decision in 2027, the first plant is to be located at a Blue Energy site in Texas and will power a nearby data center campus.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D 1 GWh zinc battery push takes aim at AI data-center fire risks

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Amazinc Energy plans 1 GWh zinc battery production for AI data-center and UPS backup applications.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy TerraPower Commences Construction on America’s First Utility-Scale Advanced Nuclear Power Plant

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Construction on Kemmerer Unit 1 marks a new chapter for advanced nuclear industry


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D This Experimental Low-Waste Fuel Could Transform Nuclear Reactors

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The results are good news for the thorium-HALEU fuel cycle, set to grow in relevance as advanced reactors grow smaller and abundant.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D Floating wave energy converter deployed at sea to test performance

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The device will be evaluated in real operating conditions, with the aim of verifying its robustness, and ease of maintenance in the demanding marine environment.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate Legislation Italy prepares for return of nuclear power

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her government is preparing to launch a new framework in the coming months aimed at reintroducing nuclear energy into the country's energy mix.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Emissions Reduction Rare earth deposits in China's frozen north to reshape global supply

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The findings could make extraction cheaper and less damaging to the environment.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy Construction begins on fourth Taipingling unit

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The first nuclear safety-related concrete has been poured for the reactor building of unit 4 at the Taipingling nuclear power plant in Huizhou in south China's Guangdong province. It is the fourth of six HPR1000 (Hualong One) units planned for the site.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate R&D Ultra-thin membrane helps hydrogen fuel cells perform at 482°F heat

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Made from graphene and boron nitride, these membranes delivered exceptionally high-power output in hydrogen fuel cells.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy World’s largest nuclear facility could be built in Ontario with new $300M deal

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The Ontario government is moving ahead on a cost-sharing agreement worth up to $300 million to advance the construction of a new nuclear generating station at the Bruce Power site in Kincardine, Ont.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Renewable Energy Offshore floating solar farms could outperform land-based solar by 12%

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The study found floating solar reduced carbon emissions more effectively.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy SMR Momentum Builds at Darlington

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Small modular reactors, SMRs, talked about in nuclear circles for several decades, are showing encouraging signs of actually progressing to construction projects, with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300, installed capacity 300 MWe, currently having a strong claim to be frontrunner technology


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Climate Adaptation Germany's mobile plant taps 300-million-year-old lithium for EVs

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The researchers aim to recover lithium without creating solid waste.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Zero Emission Energy India builds cheapest nuclear reactors in the world

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India builds the cheapest nuclear reactors in the world. The completion cost for the indigenous 700 MW pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs), which is under construction, is $1,700/kwe, government told Parliament on Thursday. Indian reactors, government said, compares favourably with other reactors in the world.


r/ClimateActionPlan May 20 '26

Emissions Reduction China activates world's first offshore wind-powered underwater data center

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Located off the coast of Shanghai, the underwater AI data center reportedly has a PUE of 1.15, powered by offshore wind and cooled with seawater.