SMRTR TechMar 4, 2026Ars Technica

TerraPower gets OK to start construction of its first nuclear plant

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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted TerraPower its first construction approval in nearly a decade to build an innovative nuclear reactor in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company's Natrium design uses liquid sodium cooling instead of water and includes energy storage capabilities, allowing it to generate up to 500 MW while complementing renewable energy sources.

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