U3O8$86.00/lb▼0.62%|CCJ$121.08▲2.31%|OKLO$74.44▲4.12%|CEG$198.45▲1.15%|URA$28.90▲1.51%|URNM$52.30▲2.84%|NXE$12.57▲3.42%|U3O8$86.00/lb▼0.62%|CCJ$121.08▲2.31%|OKLO$74.44▲4.12%|CEG$198.45▲1.15%|URA$28.90▲1.51%|URNM$52.30▲2.84%|NXE$12.57▲3.42%|
SECOND ATOMIC AGE

TerraPower

TerraPower LLC develops the Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor for advanced nuclear power.

Founded by Bill Gates, TerraPower advances 345 MWe Natrium with molten salt storage, targeting DOE demo by 2030 at Kemmerer, WY. It secured $4B DOE funding in 2024. Designs use metallic fuel and HALEU.

Why it matters now

TerraPower leads 2025-2026 SMR licensing race with Natrium's grid flexibility for data centers.

Related terms

Kairos PowerRadiant NuclearCentrus Energy

Related reactors

Natrium

Sources

  • TerraPower Website
  • DOE ARDP Award Announcement

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