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AECOM & Lockheed Boost DoD Energy Resilience
Plus: China speeds SMR rollout, UK eyes new hydrogen hub, CyrusOne explores small reactors for data centers, US university pilots nuclear-powered ammonia, and more!
As decentralized energy gains momentum, the conversation is shifting from bold ambitions to practical deployment. This week, we look at how advanced storage, next-generation nuclear, and innovative clean fuels are turning ideas into real-world infrastructure.
We start in Colorado, where a vast peak-shaving battery system is being built to strengthen military base operations and local grid resilience. By combining large-scale storage with smart energy management, it sets a new bar for dependable, flexible power.
Across the Pacific, momentum around small modular reactors continues to grow. Recent policy moves and new construction milestones underscore how compact nuclear designs are edging closer to mainstream deployment. Could these smaller units become a cornerstone of future baseload supply?
Further north, plans to link small reactors with green hydrogen production are accelerating. The concept, using nuclear heat and electricity to create clean hydrogen, could offer a powerful pathway to decarbonize heavy industry and long-haul transport.
In the data center world, the conversation is turning to on-site nuclear as a way to meet relentless demand for round-the-clock power. With AI and cloud workloads surging, is nuclear the key to keeping digital infrastructure both clean and reliable?
Meanwhile, researchers are exploring how nuclear energy can drive next-generation ammonia production, pointing to a future where carbon-free fertilizers support global agriculture without adding to emissions.
Together, these developments show decentralized energy moving beyond theory, integrating storage, nuclear innovation, and industrial applications to create a more resilient and adaptable power landscape.
We hope this week’s roundup sparks fresh thinking as you navigate the energy transition – follow us on LinkedIn for daily updates and breaking news. In the meantime, here’s to another energizing week!
