ApolloTomics is building a compact pressurized water reactor platform that delivers high‑density, low‑carbon baseload power in a footprint an order of magnitude smaller than conventional nuclear plants. By using commercially available fuel, proven materials, and passive safety systems, the design follows an accelerated regulatory path and modular construction to lower capital costs and achieve electricity prices around 3 ¢/kWh for utilities, industrial users, and microgrid developers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Existing nuclear power plants are large, costly, and face lengthy regulatory and construction timelines, limiting the deployment of low‑carbon baseload electricity in many regions. High capital expenditures and complex designs also hinder adoption for smaller utilities and distributed energy projects.
Solution
ApolloTomics is developing a compact pressurized water reactor platform that delivers high‑density power output in a footprint an order of magnitude smaller than conventional plants. By using commercially available fuel and proven nuclear materials, the design follows an accelerated regulatory pathway, enabling faster permitting and construction. The reactor’s passive safety systems reduce operational risk and simplify plant operations, while standardized, modular components lower both capital and operating costs. The company targets a production cost of roughly 3 ¢/kWh, making nuclear‑derived electricity competitive with other low‑carbon sources. A 10‑megawatt commercial pilot is planned for 2028 to demonstrate scalability and reliability for broader deployment.
Target Audience
Primary customers are electric utilities, industrial power consumers, and microgrid developers seeking reliable, low‑carbon baseload generation in regions where traditional large‑scale nuclear is impractical.
Features
- Proprietary system architecture that reduces reactor size by an order of magnitude compared with current top‑performing plants
- Modular, standardized construction approach for predictable build schedules and reduced engineering effort
- Passive safety mechanisms that eliminate the need for active emergency cooling systems
- Utilization of commercially available nuclear fuel and established materials to streamline regulatory approval
- High power density enabling lower capital cost per megawatt and reduced site footprint
- Designed to achieve electricity generation costs near 3 ¢/kWh through reduced capital and operating expenses