Gen4 Module
**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/gen4-energy]]
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Gen4 Module
Status: CONCEPTUAL_DESIGN Category: SMR Country: USA USA Vendor/Designer: gen4-energy Type: Lead-bismuth fast reactor [Lead-bismuth fast reactor](/library/wiki/technologies/Lead-bismuth fast reactor) Capacity: 25 MWe
Overview
The Gen4 Module is a conceptual small modular reactor (SMR) design by Gen4 Energy in the USA, with a net electric power of 25 MWe. Based on lead-bismuth fast reactor technology, it aims to provide innovative civilian power solutions, though development has reportedly stalled. No specific site or operational history exists as it remains in the conceptual design phase.
Key Facts
Notes
Formerly Hyperion Power · Development stalled
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Overview of nuclear power in the USA, including mentions of advanced reactor designs like SMRs.
- Wikipedia - Gen4 Module — Information on Gen4 Energy and the conceptual Gen4 Module design.
- World Nuclear News - Hyperion Power Generation [UNVERIFIED] — Article discussing the Gen4 Module and its development history under Hyperion Power Generation.
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