Kairos Power

This summer, Kairos Power broke ground on the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor – the first Gen IV reactor to receive a construction permit from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – at our site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. With excavation nearly complete, we’re making quick strides toward building. Watch the site come to life with help from our ace design and construction team and learn how this little reactor will make a big impact on Kairos Power’s mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. Barnard Construction Company, Inc, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), Barge Design Solutions, HDR, IMEG, S&ME, LATA #NuclearEnergy #AdvancedReactor #CleanEnergy #Construction

This #NuclearSciWeek, Kairos Power is sharing our passion for clean energy with students and job seekers at events across the country! Yesterday, our team was at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, teaching Albuquerque public school students about the wonders of STEM, nuclear technology, and Kairos Power’s mission to bring clean, safe, affordable energy to the world. We also took part in the Oak Ridge Chamber Of Commerce Nuclear Science Week Career Fair on Roane State Community College's Oak Ridge campus. We’re looking for engineers in disciplines including mechanical, electrical, chemical, and nuclear engineering, as well as manufacturing & trades professionals and various business support roles. There’s never been a better time to explore a career in clean energy. That’s why Kairos Power is partnering with local institutions to create educational opportunities and invest in workforce development. Learn more at kairospower.com/careers ⚛️

BREAKING: Kairos Power and Google have signed a Master Plant Development Agreement, creating a path to deploy a U.S. fleet of advanced nuclear power projects totaling 500 MW by 2035. The deal represents the first corporate agreement for multiple deployments of a single advanced reactor design in the United States. The innovative, multi-plant agreement will support technology development by extending Kairos Power’s iterative demonstration strategy through its first commercial deployments. “Our partnership with Google will enable Kairos Power to quickly advance down the learning curve as we drive toward cost and schedule certainty for our commercial product,” said Mike Laufer, Kairos Power CEO and co-founder. “By coming alongside in the development phase, Google is more than just a customer. They are a partner who deeply understands our innovative approach and the potential it can deliver.” Read the announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/gmk_P4zk

Peek inside Kairos Power's Manufacturing Development Campus and find out how we're flipping the script on traditional nuclear development in Freethink's latest episode of "In The Arena with Evan Baehr." CTO and Co-Founder Edward Blandford, Director of Engineering Integration Ravi Singaraju, P.E., and members of Kairos Power's Manufacturing and Operations teams share how coupling engineering and manufacturing at our site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, allows us to iterate nimbly as we work to deploy our technology with robust safety at an affordable cost. Thank you to Freethink, Evan Baehr, and Maria Korsnick for this compelling look at advanced nuclear's potential to bring clean, reliable energy to communities around the world. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gueF-4H3

At Dynamo’s Innovation Spotlight during our Climate Week Energy Transition Summit, members showcased groundbreaking technologies that are driving the future of energy. This unique platform allowed members to 'pitch' their innovations to a community of investors, corporates, and thought leaders in the energy sector. Whether they were seeking investment, partnerships, or new commercial opportunities, this session highlighted where innovation meets impact.    🔥 Kairos Power was featured during one of our Innovation Spotlight sessions. Jeffrey Olson, Vice President, Business Development & Finance, described how Kairos brings its mission-driven approach as a leader in nuclear technology, engineering, and manufacturing. They are focused on commercializing the fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (KP-FHR). This cutting-edge nuclear solution offers clean energy with enhanced safety at an affordable cost, advancing efforts toward deep decarbonization.    ⚡️ It was an incredible opportunity to hear from Kairos Power and other innovators shaping the future of energy during Climate Week. Thanks to all of our Innovators who help push forward the conversation on sustainable solutions and the transition to a greener future.    #ClimateWeek #InnovationSpotlight #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #NuclearTechnology #KairosPower #DynamoEnergyHub #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #FutureOfEnergy 

We are pleased to announce the start of construction on a new facility at Kairos Power's Albuquerque, N.M. campus to produce high-purity molten salt coolant for advanced reactors, starting with the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Aligned with Kairos Power’s iterative development approach, the Salt Production Facility will build upon lessons learned from the company’s Molten Salt Purification Plant, which successfully produced 14 tons of unenriched Flibe for the non-nuclear Engineering Test Unit (ETU 1.0) demonstration last year. “The facilities we are building in Albuquerque will play a pivotal role in deploying Kairos Power’s clean energy technology with robust safety at an affordable cost,” said Kairos Power Chief Technology Officer and co-founder Edward Blandford. “With the addition of molten salt coolant production, Kairos Power’s Manufacturing Development Campus will soon have all the capabilities we need to deliver the Hermes demonstration reactor and establish a credible path to scale up production for the commercial fleet.” On the same day we broke ground on the Salt Production Facility, Kairos Power held a dedication ceremony for its Manufacturing Development Campus. Guests toured the company’s facilities and heard remarks from local, state, and federal leaders celebrating the transformational site where Kairos Power is piloting key manufacturing capabilities to enable the clean energy transition. “For decades we dreamed of Albuquerque being at the center of the renewable economy, that dream is more and more becoming reality,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “We have the right workforce and the right location to be the home of the clean energy manufacturing, and Kairos brings more good-paying jobs for Albuquerque families.” Read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/g8A5Cd3C  

Kairos Power is proud to be named on MIT Technology Review’s 2024 list of 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch. This annual list highlights promising startups and established businesses developing innovative solutions to tackle climate change.  At Kairos Power, we are driven by our mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. “We believe nuclear energy is necessary to meet the world’s growing electricity needs while making an impact on climate change,” said Kairos Power CEO and co-founder Mike Laufer. “Thank you to MIT Technology Review for recognizing Kairos Power as we work to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable advanced reactor technology to accelerate decarbonization and achieve a more sustainable future.” Read MIT Tech Review's writeup about Kairos Power: https://lnkd.in/gTwXRUX5 View the complete list of winners: https://lnkd.in/gBV7BH_U

We are pleased to announce that Entergy Corporation has joined as the newest member of the Kairos Power Operations, Manufacturing, and Development Alliance (KP-OMADA). This advanced nuclear development consortium brings together leading North American utilities to advise on the development of Kairos Power's fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (KP-FHR) technology. Entergy is an integrated energy company that provides electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. As the trusted owner and operator of a 5,000 MW nuclear fleet spanning locations across the southern United States, Entergy Nuclear brings invaluable perspective to inform Kairos Power’s future deployments. “By pooling knowledge regarding operations, licensing, manufacturing, and construction, KP-OMADA members are helping us pave a successful path to commercializing KP-FHR technology,” said Kairos Power CEO and co-founder Mike Laufer. “The ability to integrate lessons from experienced operators early in the process aligns well with our iterative development approach. We are thrilled to bring Entergy on board as a collaborator and look forward to making great strides together.” “Entergy has a proven track record of delivering clean, reliable, affordable electricity to power our homes and communities,” said Entergy Executive Vice President of Nuclear and Operations and Chief Nuclear Officer Kimberly Cook-Nelson. “We believe advanced nuclear technologies will play an important role in decarbonizing the U.S. energy system, and we’re pleased to be in a position to help nurture the development of new resources like KP-FHR.” Entergy joins an esteemed group of fellow KP-OMADA member corporations, including Bruce Power, Constellation, Southern Company, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Learn more about KP-OMADA at kairospower.com.

On August 30, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the proposed Hermes 2 demonstration plant to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Hermes 2 will build on the lessons learned from the Hermes demonstration reactor, following Kairos Power's iterative development approach. The new Hermes iteration will demonstrate complete plant architecture and supply clean electricity to the grid, further advancing technology, licensing, supply chain, and construction certainty for Kairos Power's commercial deployments. Following consideration of public comments, NRC staff determined that the proposed plant would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and, therefore, a FONSI is warranted. The issuance of an EA meets the NRC’s obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and marks the conclusion of the Hermes 2 Construction Permit Application (CPA) Environmental Review, just weeks after the completion of the Final Safety Evaluation in July. “We are pleased with the continued progress toward issuance of the Hermes 2 construction permit, enabled by the innovations and increased efficiencies we have realized in collaboration with the NRC staff,” said Darrell Gardner, Kairos Power Senior Licensing Director. “We look forward to continued implementation of these and other improvements that will be essential to meeting the upcoming demand for new nuclear deployments.” Now, all that remains of the Hermes 2 CPA review is the Commission’s mandatory hearing. Kairos Power’s application will be the first to employ the NRC’s recently approved, simplified mandatory hearing procedures, designed to reduce the administrative burden while maintaining clarity and openness in the process. Kairos Power applauds the NRC staff for its thoroughness and speed, concluding the Hermes 2 Safety Evaluation and Environmental Reviews in record time. On to the home stretch! Read more in the NRC’s press release: https://lnkd.in/gTkc_eau

Our people make the difference! Kairos Power is honored to be named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area for the third year running. This recognition is a testament to our incredible team members who bring passion and dedication to our clean energy mission. In addition, Kairos Power received a special award for providing benefits that support work-life balance. “Our employees come to work every day to build something that will fight climate change and improve people's quality of life, and they work incredibly hard at it,” said CEO Mike Laufer. “We reward their efforts by thoughtfully selecting benefits that will make the greatest impact in people's lives. Generous time off and competitive compensation support employees' well-being and help them stay focused on what's most important.” 2024 also marked Kairos Power’s third year as a Top Workplace in New Mexico! Thank you to San Francisco Chronicle, Albuquerque Journal, and Energage for recognizing the intentional effort that goes into creating a workplace where employees can thrive.  Ready to help build the future of clean energy? Check out our open positions at https://lnkd.in/epebnmU and view the complete list of Top Workplaces winners below: 🌁  Bay Area: https://lnkd.in/eXehHN2v 🏜️ New Mexico: https://lnkd.in/gtfpStVT