Bluecore Energy
Bluecore Energy develops compact 10 MWe nuclear reactors mounted on barges to deliver clean, zero-emission power to ports, coastal communities, and industrial facilities regardless of existing grid infrastructure. The reactors use proven water-cooled technology with passive safety systems and five layers of defense-in-depth protection. The company is building its first system at the Port of Long Beach, with scalability to power entire ports and cities.
- Clean Technology
- Energy
- Hardware
- New Materials
Funding
Raised to date
$60MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
$50M across 1 disclosed round
+6$50M · Seed
Announced Sep 2026 · from article date
Disclosed cumulative: $50M
Reported total $60M
Incomplete round history. $10M of the $60M reported total isn’t matched to a known round.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many coastal communities, ports, and industrial facilities lack access to reliable, clean power due to geographic limitations, aging grid infrastructure, or the high cost of building new land-based energy plants. This restricts economic development and slows the transition away from fossil fuels in areas where energy demand is growing rapidly.
Solution
Bluecore Energy provides floating nuclear power plants—compact 10 MWe reactors mounted on barges—that can be deployed where energy is needed most. The modular, scalable design allows multiple barges to be combined to power entire ports, communities, or cities. Built on decades of proven water-cooled nuclear engineering, the reactors incorporate passive safety systems and multiple layers of protection specifically designed for commercial maritime applications. This approach enables clean, reliable power delivery without requiring permanent land-based infrastructure, making nuclear energy accessible to locations previously unable to host it.
Target Audience
Primary customers include port authorities, coastal municipalities, and industrial facilities seeking reliable zero-emission power, as well as utilities and data center operators looking for scalable clean energy solutions in locations with limited grid capacity.
Features
- Compact 10 MWe reactor design on a barge platform that is modular and scalable for varying power demands
- Water-based cooling system with passive safety features built on proven maritime nuclear propulsion experience
- Five-layer defense-in-depth protection: fuel core, cladding, reactor vessel, steel containment, and water shield
- Engineered specifically for commercial maritime applications, enabling deployment at ports and offshore locations
- Designed to connect to existing grid infrastructure via subsea cables for power delivery to shore