The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved construction permits for Kairos Power’s new Hermes 2 nuclear reactor demonstration plant . The reactor, to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will use molten salt technology to produce clean, safe electricity.
Hermes 2 reactor boosts energy transition
The Hermes 2 design is based on lessons learned from the original Hermes reactor, which was the first Gen IV reactor to receive a construction permit in the country. This new project marks an achievement by becoming the first advanced reactor approved in the United States for electric generation, highlighting Kairos Power ‘s commitment to innovation and the energy transition.
Kairos, a company dedicated to the commercialization of high-temperature reactors cooled by fluoride salts, seeks to ensure rapid and efficient development. Hermes 2 , in addition to generating clean energy for the grid, will validate technological, licensing and construction processes essential for future commercial projects.
Efficient collaboration with the NRC
The NRC completed the review of the application in record time thanks to collaborative work that began in 2018. This effort included improvements to regulatory processes that could benefit the entire industry. The construction permits mark a key step toward the start-up of Hermes 2, now pending approval of an operating license.
Construction of the Hermes plant in Oak Ridge. Source: Kairos Power
With construction planned on land acquired by Kairos in 2021, the Hermes 2 plant reinforces the role of advanced reactors in energy decarbonisation and in establishing new foundations for safety and sustainability in nuclear energy.
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