The U.S. Department of Energy has opened a fast-track pathway for private companies to test advanced nuclear reactors on government sites, setting an explicit policy target of at least three reactors ...

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The U.S. Department of Energy has moved Radiant Industries’ Kaleidos microreactor through a critical safety study phase, bringing a 1.2 MWe high-temperature gas reactor closer to physical testing at ...

The Army on Tuesday named nine U.S. installations that could receive nuclear microreactors in the coming years as the service looks to the technology for increased and more resilient power production ...

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The ongoing quest for sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions has led to the emergence of a number of innovative technologies. The vision of reducing carbon footprints while maintaining ...

WASHINGTON — The Army will place commercial nuclear microreactors on some of its bases in the coming years under a private-public partnership it has dubbed the Janus Program, Army Secretary Dan ...

Microreactors, referred to by some as ‘nuclear batteries,’ are squarely in the spotlight at this year’s POWERGEN International. Discussions explored the latest technologies, popular applications and ...

Microreactors offer portable, autonomous nuclear power for towns, campuses, industry, and military bases, with lower upfront costs than traditional plants. Despite their promise, investors remain wary ...