Hermes (Kairos Power)
Planned for construction in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, the Hermes reactor by Kairos Power is a fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature small modular reactor (SMR) with a net capacity of 35 MWe. It represents a pioneering effort in advanced reactor technology for civilian energy applications, focusing
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Hermes (Kairos Power)
Status: PLANNED Category: SMR Country: USA USA Type: FHR-SMR FHR-SMR Capacity: 35 MWe
Overview
Planned for construction in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, the Hermes reactor by Kairos Power is a fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature small modular reactor (SMR) with a net capacity of 35 MWe. It represents a pioneering effort in advanced reactor technology for civilian energy applications, focusing on safety and efficiency. Currently in the planning stage, it aims to demonstrate the potential of next-generation nuclear designs.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- Kairos Power Official Website — Official site of Kairos Power, providing detailed information on the Hermes reactor project and company initiatives.
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Overview of nuclear power in the USA, including mentions of advanced reactor projects like Hermes.
- World Nuclear News - Kairos Power Hermes Project [UNVERIFIED] — Article covering the planned construction of the Hermes reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Power Reactor List — General resource for U.S. reactor information, including regulatory updates relevant to Hermes as it progresses.
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