Keywords: Nuclear power


Solar power becomes the European Union's largest electricity source in June

Solar energy became the largest source of electricity generation in the European Union during June, marking another milestone in the bloc's transition toward renewable energy, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. The report found that solar power accounted for approximately 25%......

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to power grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully reconnected to the national electricity grid following urgent repair work carried out under a locally agreed ceasefire facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to official statements released on Saturday. The......

Morocco strongly condemns attack targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE

Morocco has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted infrastructure associated with the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, reaffirming its solidarity with the Emirati government and its commitment to international nuclear safety standards. The position was expressed during......

Pope Leo condemns war and warns against misuse of nuclear power

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message against war and the misuse of global resources, describing those who fuel conflicts as “thieves” depriving humanity of a peaceful future. Speaking at the Vatican during his weekly address, the pontiff emphasized the moral responsibility of leaders......

Xi calls for faster development of China’s new energy system amid global tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating the development of a new energy system to strengthen the country’s energy security, as global markets face uncertainty linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in Beijing, Xi emphasized the need for a diversified and resilient......

Russia and Vietnam sign agreement to build nuclear power plant

Russia and Vietnam have signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate on the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, according to Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom. The project includes two Russian-designed reactors with a total capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW),......

ISS deorbit scheduled to begin in 2028 before planned 2030 ocean descent

The International Space Station will begin a gradual descent from orbit in 2028 before making a controlled plunge into the ocean in 2030, according to Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov. The timeline confirms plans long discussed between Russia and NASA as the two agencies prepare to retire the aging orbital......

Russia eyes nuclear power plant on moon by 2036

Russia's state space agency has unveiled plans to construct a power facility on the lunar surface by 2036, marking a pivotal step toward sustained exploration. The initiative targets reliable energy for critical operations, including robotic rovers, scientific observatories, and foundational infrastructure......

Egypt installs first nuclear reactor vessel at Dabaa power plant

Egypt celebrated a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony, attended virtually by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi......