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Apollo Atomics Aims to Cut Nuclear Power Costs by Shrinking Reactor Component
WHY IT MATTERS
Lowering nuclear costs could accelerate clean energy adoption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels globally.
What happened
Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is developing a smaller version of a key nuclear reactor part, a move that could dramatically lower the cost of nuclear electricity.
The company claims that this innovation will bring nuclear power’s price below that of natural gas, potentially making it a more competitive option for power generation.
By targeting a previously overlooked component, Apollo Atomics seeks to streamline reactor design and reduce production and operational expenses, positioning nuclear energy as a more affordable clean power source.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part
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