https://www.offgridenergyindependence.com/tag/275/nuclear-technology IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Small modular reactors (SMRs) represent a new generation of nuclear power, promising cheaper, safer, and more versatile clean energy. In this article, IDTechEx investigates why SMRs are gaining attention and how the market is divided into two different generations of reactor design.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-reactors-smrs-a-new-generation-of-nuclear-power/34676?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-reactors-smrs-a-new-generation-of-nuclear-power/34676?rsst2id=275Wed, 29 Apr 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) From atomic nuclei and the sun to hydrogen and recycled fuels, energy sources today originate from a vast array of sustainable sources. This article covers some of the largest up and coming energy sources that contribute to clean energy efforts worldwide.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-ever-innovative-market-of-green-energy/34400?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-ever-innovative-market-of-green-energy/34400?rsst2id=275Tue, 17 Feb 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Developments in the renewable energy sector are increasingly generating attention, as sustainability and decarbonization goals are becoming exponentially prevalent. This article covers new technologies from green hydrogen to nuclear fusion.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/renewable-energy-trends-in-hydrogen-solar-and-nuclear-power/33715?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/renewable-energy-trends-in-hydrogen-solar-and-nuclear-power/33715?rsst2id=275Tue, 02 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Nuclei and sun-powered vehicles, emission-free data center ecosystems, and hydrogen-fuelled planes are just some of the potential building blocks of a cleaner energy future. This article explores the future possibilities of developing energy technologies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-future-of-sunlight-powered-cars-and-hydrogen-fuelled-planes/33436?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-future-of-sunlight-powered-cars-and-hydrogen-fuelled-planes/33436?rsst2id=275Tue, 01 Jul 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Nuclear fusion describes a reaction that takes place in which two or more atomic nuclei are fused to form one or more nuclei and some neutrons, and could provide continuous green energy. This article explores the processes, market drivers, and landscape of fusion energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-future-of-fusion-idtechex-covers-nuclear-fusion/33418?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-future-of-fusion-idtechex-covers-nuclear-fusion/33418?rsst2id=275Fri, 27 Jun 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The environment often pays a price for the comforts of modern life. Every year on Earth Day, the world reflects on pathways towards a greener economy that promotes resource circularity and a lower carbon footprint.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/computers-to-cars-idtechex-celebrates-sustainable-tech-on-earth-day/33067?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/computers-to-cars-idtechex-celebrates-sustainable-tech-on-earth-day/33067?rsst2id=275Tue, 22 Apr 2025 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Steel decarbonization technologies have been under development for many years; however, the advancement of new hydrogen-based and electric technologies has recently accelerated, paving the way for green steel production. This article presents some highlights from IDTechEx's latest Green Steel research, discussing policies and regulations driving the market, technologies for decarbonizing existing steel mills, hydrogen-DRI and new ironmaking technologies for green steel, and key sectors procuring green steel.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/key-drivers-and-technologies-shaping-the-green-steel-market/32939?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/key-drivers-and-technologies-shaping-the-green-steel-market/32939?rsst2id=275Thu, 03 Apr 2025 ZZZc.idrissov@idtechex.com (Chingis Idrissov) Germany has one of the strongest battery energy storage systems (BESS) potential worldwide, with an already large uptake of residential battery storage, meaning market growth is set to succeed within the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/germanys-strong-renewable-energy-growth-and-global-bess-developments/32699?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/germanys-strong-renewable-energy-growth-and-global-bess-developments/32699?rsst2id=275Mon, 03 Mar 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx forecasts that by 2035, the global data center sector will have saved US$150 billion by using low-carbon energy sources compared to a fossil fuel scenario (taking 2024 as the baseline). Some emerging energy technologies expected to play an increasingly important role are explored in this article.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-centers-investing-in-nuclear-fuel-cells-and-li-ion-batteries/32633?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-centers-investing-in-nuclear-fuel-cells-and-li-ion-batteries/32633?rsst2id=275Thu, 20 Feb 2025 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) By 2035, IDTechEx forecasts that the continued growth of artificial intelligence will result in over 2000 TWh of energy being consumed by data centers. The expected increase in CO2 emissions from powering these new data centers creates a dual challenge for both governments with net-zero targets and tech giants with internal carbon neutrality pledges alike: how can the unprecedented rise of AI be supported without causing major harm to the environment?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-energy-use-to-exceed-2000-twh-in-2035/32470?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-energy-use-to-exceed-2000-twh-in-2035/32470?rsst2id=275Mon, 27 Jan 2025 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Utilizing alternatives to helium where possible could allow for a greater conservation of helium, which could prove to be necessary for the market going forward. IDTechEx reports that since 2005, there have been 4 supply shortages of helium, each resulting in high price volatility, with the price of helium having almost doubled since 2021.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/helium-and-its-potential-alternatives-exploring-the-helium-market/32141?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/helium-and-its-potential-alternatives-exploring-the-helium-market/32141?rsst2id=275Fri, 22 Nov 2024 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Helium is a finite resource that plays a critical role across several industries including medical imaging, thermal management systems for batteries, aerospace engineering, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, semiconductor manufacturing, fiber optics, particle physics, scientific balloons, and many more.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-industrial-high-on-helium-demand-for-helium-to-double-by-2035/31592?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-industrial-high-on-helium-demand-for-helium-to-double-by-2035/31592?rsst2id=275Tue, 20 Aug 2024 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Major CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) players converged in Houston, Texas, in the last week of June for the 2024 iteration of the Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America. Co-located with the Hydrogen Technology Expo, the event boasted over 8000 attendees and 400 exhibitors - including IDTechEx.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/key-ccus-insights-from-carbon-capture-technology-expo-north-america/31449?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/key-ccus-insights-from-carbon-capture-technology-expo-north-america/31449?rsst2id=275Tue, 30 Jul 2024 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Nuclear SMRs offer a powerful tool for decarbonization, with Gen IV reactor design-based SMRs offering uses beyond supplying to the grid directly. This article by IDTechEx outlines some of the ways SMRs can work within the energy ecosystem, including decarbonizing industries, producing "pink hydrogen", and offering a potential solution to the data center energy crisis.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/where-will-smrs-fit-in-the-energy-ecosystem/30939?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/where-will-smrs-fit-in-the-energy-ecosystem/30939?rsst2id=275Tue, 23 Apr 2024 ZZZs.dale@idtechex.com (Sam Dale) By taking advantage of assembly line production, SMRs promise cost reductions and shorter construction times relative to their conventional counterparts. The first nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) are already operational in Russia and China, but widening adoption will require both technical and regulatory developments, including development in fuel supply chains and international licensing standardization.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-long-until-small-modular-reactors-make-an-impact-on-energy-grids/29549?rsst2id=275https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-long-until-small-modular-reactors-make-an-impact-on-energy-grids/29549?rsst2id=275Fri, 30 Jun 2023 ZZZs.dale@idtechex.com (Sam Dale)