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Trump Aims to Quadruple U.S. Nuclear Capacity by 2050

3/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, prioritizing Hermes reactors in Tennessee with TVA backing.
Experts warn of safety issues and the complexities of new reactor designs.
Allison Macfarlane, former chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, remains skeptical about the commercial viability of these new reactors.
Kairos Power pursues innovative construction methods to reduce costs.
Google commits to purchasing power from Kairos Power by 2030.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, prioritizing Hermes reactors in Tennessee with TVA backing.
Experts warn of safety issues and the complexities of new reactor designs.
Allison Macfarlane, former chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, remains skeptical about the commercial viability of these new reactors.
Kairos Power pursues innovative construction methods to reduce costs.
Google commits to purchasing power from Kairos Power by 2030.