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A proposed production model that combines continuous nuclear generation, hydroelectric storage, transmission, and long-term contracts. The paper also explores hydrogen as a storage option where hydroelectric geography is limited.
PDF · 283 KB · 6 pages
Date printed in the document: September 2026.
An overview of small and micro modular reactors, their design approaches, deployment landscape, and possible uses in decentralized power systems. It discusses commercialization, licensing, national security, desalination, and industrial applications.
PDF · 328 KB · 11 pages
Date printed in the document: September 2026.
A survey of the U.S. civilian nuclear fuel supply chain, from uranium sourcing and conversion through enrichment, deconversion, fuel fabrication, and reactor use. It discusses supply dependencies and fuel requirements for advanced reactors.
PDF · 213 KB · 7 pages
Date printed in the document: March 2026.
The footer is dated March 2026; the document also includes references dated May 2026.
View source PDFAn examination of how microgrids can work with national grids and support local generation, storage, and load management. The paper compares use cases, economics, market participants, policy drivers, and barriers to integration.
PDF · 449 KB · 15 pages
Date printed in the document: March 2026.
Also listed as: The Economics and Future of National Grids, Micro-Grids, and Nano-Grids
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A review of carbon capture mechanisms, emissions accounting, retrofit economics, and industrial applications. The paper considers how capture, utilization, storage, and direct air capture relate to energy systems and decarbonization planning.
PDF · 277 KB · 11 pages
Date printed in the document: March 2026.
A comparative review of energy sources using source-material cost, land requirements, emissions, and capacity factor. It discusses the role of diverse technologies and the relationship between energy supply, demand, and resilient systems.
PDF · 132 KB · 13 pages
Date printed in the document: March 2026.
A vision for localized energy systems that reduce dependence on long transmission networks. The paper discusses resilience, transmission losses, wildfire exposure, emerging technologies, and community collaboration.
PDF · 1.41 MB · 6 pages
Date printed in the document: March 2026.
Also listed as: Empowering Communities: A Vision for Decentralized and Sustainable Energy Solutions
View source PDFA proposed framework for international cooperation on electricity generation, storage, and distribution. It draws on nuclear and hydroelectric collaboration and discusses economic development, energy security, and resilience for the Texas grid.
PDF · 428 KB · 8 pages
Date printed in the document: March 2026.
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