Topic: electricity generation
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Solar Overtakes Hydro on US Grid After 35% Surge
Solar power generation in the US grew by 35% in a year, surpassing hydroelectric power for the first time and highlighting a major shift toward renewables. US electricity demand increased significantly in 2025, driven by trends like electric vehicle adoption, heat pumps, and energy-intensive data...
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US Electricity Demand Growth Shows Signs of Cooling
US electricity demand growth has slowed in early 2025, with a 3% increase compared to the previous year, indicating a more moderate consumption trajectory. Coal generation growth has eased slightly but remains elevated, while solar power has expanded significantly, gaining nearly 40% and offsetti...
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Google Revives Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
Google has partnered with NextEra Energy to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for its data centers after the facility closed in 2020 due to storm damage. The tech giant will purchase the majority of the plant's power under a 25-year agr...
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X-energy Secures $700M to Advance Nuclear Energy
X-energy secured $700 million in Series D funding, bringing its total funding to $1.8 billion and highlighting strong investor confidence in advanced nuclear technologies. The funding will accelerate the development of its small modular reactor supply chain, with a robust order book for 144 units...
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