NARES
**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/natura-resources]]
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NARES
Status: CONCEPTUAL_DESIGN Category: SMR Country: USA USA Vendor/Designer: natura-resources Type: Fluoride salt-cooled reactor [Fluoride salt-cooled reactor](/library/wiki/technologies/Fluoride salt-cooled reactor) Capacity: N/A
Overview
NARES is a conceptual fluoride salt-cooled small modular reactor (SMR) being developed by Natura Resources in the USA. Its significance lies in its inclusion in the DOE Reactor Pilot Program, aimed at advancing innovative nuclear technologies for civilian energy needs. As it remains in the conceptual design phase, there is no operational history or specific site location available.
Key Facts
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DOE Reactor Pilot Program
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- Natura Resources — Official website of the vendor/designer for NARES, providing details on their conceptual SMR projects.
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Overview of nuclear power development in the USA, including emerging SMR technologies.
- World Nuclear News - DOE Support for SMRs [UNVERIFIED] — Article discussing DOE programs and support for innovative reactor designs, potentially including NARES.
- NRC Power Reactor List — General resource for US reactor information, though NARES is not yet listed as it remains in conceptual design.
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