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Bluecore Energy Raises $50 Million for Floating Nuclear Plants
9/9/2026
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Story summary
- Bluecore Energy secured $50 million seed funding to develop floating nuclear power plants.
- The design targets about 10 MWe using light-water reactor technology with refueling only every few years.
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Coast Guard are reviewing the design under a new oversight memorandum.
- Bluecore aims to power ports, AI data centers, remote islands and coastal settlements with zero-emission energy.
