TerraPower in the news as the US approves a first new non-light-water reactor in 40 years—planning a sodium fast reactor with licenses pending. Bio: Bellevue-based nuclear design firm led by Dr. Chelack? (Note: TerraPower founder is Bill Gates; correct bio: fast-neutron reactor designer)
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted TerraPower a permit to build a sodium-cooled, fast-neutron reactor near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The $4 billion project aims for completion by 2030, marking a significant step in next-generation nuclear technology and energy storage, with Bill Gates as a key backer.