One of the most critical metrics for evaluating energy sources is the Levelized Cost of Electricity — which is a measure of the total cost of building and operating a power plant over its lifetime and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. As the world races to combat climate change, the debate over ...

Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses. By Ivan Penn and Karen Weise ...

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Southeast Asia is becoming a hotspot for energy competition with projections suggesting that its demand for power will triple by 2050. As countries across the region race to meet their growing needs, ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. President Donald Trump kicked off his second term aiming to slash funding for clean energy projects. On his first day, he signed an ...

Goldman Sachs forecasts that the power demand for data centers could rise by 15% annually through 2030. Nuclear energy could help meet the growing power need while providing a cleaner-burning fuel ...

Nuclear energy offers stable, carbon-free power critical for global electrification and AI-driven demand. Innovation across mining, reactors, and utilities is reshaping the nuclear energy value chain.

Rwanda and Senegal joined the global commitment to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. They have united with 31 other countries in endorsing the Declaration to Triple ...