Energy

Construction site of Aalo-X nuclear reactor at Idaho National Laboratory with equipment in background

US-based Aalo Atomics Teams with Baker Hughes for Nuclear Reactor

Aalo Atomics has partnered with Baker Hughes to supply a steam turbine for its Aalo-X nuclear reactor. The 10 MWe system will help power AI data centers with clean, reliable energy. Construction is underway at Idaho National Laboratory, with turbine delivery scheduled for late 2026.

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China’s CAS Sets World Record 15.45% Efficiency for Kesterite Solar Cell

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences built a kesterite solar cell that achieved a world record efficiency of 15.45%. The team solved a metal ion migration problem using a new lithium tin sulfide layer that stabilizes the cell and reduces defects. The certified efficiency of 15.04% moves cheaper, abundant-material solar cells closer to commercial reality.

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