All articles by Vidya Sagar Maddela
Vidya Sagar Maddela
Analysing SMR’s potential, challenges, and opportunities
Taking stock of the changing discourse on SMRs within the nuclear community over recent years is yielding insights into the prospects for this suite of technologies. SMRs may or may not prove to be a successful standalone technology, but their promise for the nuclear sector and society goes much wider than that.
Powering data centres with fuel cells, piston engines, and small modular reactors
The rise of sustainable energy solutions is reshaping data center power strategies worldwide. From Bloom Energy’s fuel-cell technology at Intel’s Silicon Valley data center to Wärtsilä and AVK’s on-site power systems and Oklo’s nuclear innovations, companies are addressing grid constraints and energy demands driven by digitalisation, AI, and high-performance computing advancements.
Prioritising safety, sustainability, and resilience in hydropower projects
Revised flood modelling and ageing infrastructure are some of the reasons why safety upgrades are being undertaken at dams in Australia, Malawi and Canada
How meaningful engagement with youth can benefit hydropower industry
The hydropower industry has a major opportunity to re-emerge as an exciting space for innovation by engaging and working with young people. According to Student Energy, the world’s largest youth-led energy organisation, meaningful engagement is key to a sustainable future.
Analysing role of high-performance computing in energy sector
High-Performance Computing (HPC), has become critical in assisting the energy sector, offering the capability to analyse complex data, simulate intricate processes, and optimise operations. Owen Thomas, founder of Red Oak Consulting, argues that the energy sector will continue to thrive as HPC invariably moves to the cloud.
Nuclear expansion: Achieving global autonomy and tripling energy capacity by 2050
Achieving a tripling of nuclear energy in order to meet climate goals ultimately means nuclear autonomy for multiple developing nations that must stand alongside established nuclear players on an equal footing. Is the world ready for it?
Nuclear monitoring: Managing multi-point wireless communication systems
As wireless networks become increasingly important in plant monitoring and control systems keeping data flowing is crucial to successful operations
Nuclear energy in Kazakhstan: Balancing sustainability and economic growth
As the world shifts towards clean and sustainable energy, Kazakhstan stands on the cusp of a significant move into nuclear energy. President Tokayev has suggested a national referendum to gauge the country’s position on building a nuclear power plant (NPP), setting the stage for an in-depth discussion about our energy trajectory.
Critical service in SMR development: Overcoming challenges and driving standardisation
There is considerable interest in the small modular reactor (SMR) market but, as it stands, no design has yet become commercially available. What are the key points needed to unlock the technology’s great promise?
How Framatome enhanced operations with new blast room
Installing a new blast room has allowed Framatome to improve safety while cutting costs at its US pump and motor service centre.