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Historic Nuclear Reactor Construction Begins in Tennessee

5/11/2025

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Kairos Power has broken ground on the groundbreaking Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, making history as the first advanced nuclear reactor to gain U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval. With innovative TRISO fuel and molten fluoride salt coolant, this reactor promises enhanced safety and efficiency. The construction kicked off with the installation of 51 sturdy drilled piers, laying a solid foundation for the future of energy.

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Kairos Power has broken ground on the groundbreaking Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, making history as the first advanced nuclear reactor to gain U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval. With innovative TRISO fuel and molten fluoride salt coolant, this reactor promises enhanced safety and efficiency. The construction kicked off with the installation of 51 sturdy drilled piers, laying a solid foundation for the future of energy.