Topic: reactor design
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Last Energy Raises $100M for Compact Steel Micro Reactor
Last Energy secured $100 million in Series C funding to develop compact, mass-producible small modular reactors, reflecting a market shift towards recognizing nuclear power's role in meeting growing electricity demands. The company is building a 20-megawatt reactor using a proven pressurized wate...
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Thea Energy Unveils Helios: A Pixel-Inspired Fusion Power Plant
Thea Energy's Helios reactor uses arrays of identical magnets and advanced control software to simplify fusion reactor design, aiming to reduce costs and complexity compared to traditional stellarators. This software-defined approach allows for rapid design iteration and compensates for manufactu...
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Valar Atomics Claims First Nuclear Startup to Reach Criticality
Valar Atomics is the first private nuclear startup to achieve criticality, a key reactor milestone, supported by $130 million in funding from notable investors like Palmer Luckey. This breakthrough was accelerated by a Department of Energy initiative that streamlined regulations, aiming to help m...
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