All articles by Vidya Sagar Maddela
Vidya Sagar Maddela
Nuclear power in Europe: Impact of investment challenges and market dynamics
Investment analysis suggests the mood music is positive for Europe’s nuclear sector as the push for a low-carbon energy system gathers pace.
How UK’s Labour government is advancing green energy revolution
The Labour government hopes governance restructuring and political will can make the UK a ‘green energy superpower’
Strategic investments support efforts to expand nuclear energy capacity
With rising concerns about energy security, climate change, and developments in new technology, the outlook for nuclear energy is more promising than it has been in years.
Real world example of how EVs can support grid during blackout
During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) were able to feed power back into Australia’s electricity grid, according to a report from The Australian National University (ANU)
Analysing role of nuclear energy in achieving Net Zero
It is beginning to feel inevitable that many nations will include nuclear energy among their key tools to mitigate climate change, but to do so at a palatable cost means a laser-like focus on the right project management strategy if positive sentiment is to be translated into positive action.
Role of pressure gain combustion in evolution of gas turbine technology
Rotating detonation combustion (RDC) promises efficiency gains for gas turbines, but widespread adoption remains at least 10 years away due to significant technical challenges in power generation and aerospace applications.
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.