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IAEA announces web-based system for safeguards declarations
The International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) recently announced that it plans to launch a web-based system next month, through which member states can submit safeguards declarations in order to make the nuclear verification process more efficient. Safeguards declarations contain informatio... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_598694132-300x200.jpg)
Berkeley study finds wind, solar could help meet Africa’s growing energy needs
A new assessment by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) concluded that wind and solar energy could be economically and environmentally competitive options that could help meet Africa’s rising energy demand. African countries may have to triple thei... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_181496711-300x225.jpg)
Exelon Generation, Japan Atomic Power Company establish joint nuclear venture
Exelon Generation is partnering with Japan Atomic Power Company (JAPC) to create a joint venture, JExel Nuclear, which will combine Exelon’s operational and safety expertise with Japanese reactor technologies. JExel Nuclear will license and implement the Exelon Nuclear Management Model (ENMM... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_56803060-300x263.jpg)
US companies complete world’s largest post-combustion carbon capture project
NRG Energy (NRG) and JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (JX) recently opened Petra Nova, the world’s largest post-combustion carbon capture project, which is located at the W.A. Parish power plant in Thompsons, Texas. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremo... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_464751161-300x156.jpg)
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NREL sets new record most efficient solar hydrogen production
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently set a new record of 16.2 percent for highest efficiency in solar hydrogen production. NREL scientists published a paper Nature Energy that describes how the record was achieved via photoelect... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_192479264-300x200.jpg)
Duke Energy announces 10-year modernization initiative for North Carolina energy grid
Duke Energy recently announced Power/Forward Carolinas, a $13 billion, 10-year initiative aimed at modernizing North Carolina’s electric system. The plan includes upgrades to make the system more resistant to storms and outages, help defend it against cyber attacks, expand renewable energy, ma... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/shutterstock_597942716-300x181.jpg)
SHINES initiative testing integrated solar technology in several homes
Researchers working on the Sustainable and Holistic Integration of Energy Storage and Solar Photovoltaic (SHINES) initiative are testing integrated solar and battery technology at three test sites, Gulf Energy recently announced. Two side-by-side homes in Pensacola, Florida were selected as one ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_85320691-300x200.jpg)
Appalachian Power announced planned improvements to West Virginia transmission grid
Appalachian Power plans to invest $25 million to improve its transmission grid that serves the Huntington, West Virginia area. The Huntington Area Improvements Project includes building approximately three miles of single circuit 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line and upgrading existing substat... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shutterstock_399367186-300x199.jpg)