Nuclear-powered data centres: An answer to energy security?

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has driven a surge in demand for data centre capacity in Europe. Data from the International Energy Agency shows that in the EU, data centres account for around 2-4% of total electricity consumption. However, this figure has already surpassed 10% in… The post Nuclear-powered data centres: An answer to energy security? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Heat Pumps – Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions

Heat pumps are one of the most popular indoor heating solutions. While it is hard to say they are the most popular choice, it is safe to say that they are the fastest-growing indoor heating technology as reported by the IEA (International Energy Agency). To give you a picture of just how popular it is, […] <p>The post Heat Pumps – Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Global nuclear set for record growth in 2025 and SMRs are changing energy landscape, IEA says

Global nuclear energy is to achieve record levels of generation in 2025 while innovations such as small modular reactors (SMRs) are “changing the nuclear technology landscape”, but more private financing will be needed, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The post Global nuclear set for record growth in 2025 and SMRs are changing energy landscape, IEA says appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Tristan Schwartzman Named AEE’s “International Energy Engineer”

Tristan Schwartzman, a Principal and Director of Energy Services at Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, has been honored by the Association of Energy Engineers as its “International Energy Engineer of the Year.” In announcing the award, the AEE stated that “Tristan Schwartzman is a leading designer and champion of energy-efficiency innovations in […] <p>The post Tristan Schwartzman Named AEE’s “International Energy Engineer” first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Are small modular reactors the solution to decarbonising the industry sector?

According to the International Energy Agency, the industry sector generates 45% of the total direct emissions from end-users. To put it simply, it will be almost impossible for the industry sector to reach net zero without finding solutions to assist in its decarbonisation. Nuclear may… The post Are small modular reactors the solution to decarbonising the industry sector? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.