Forge Atomics
Forge Atomics builds modular, factory-manufactured nuclear power plants based on proven pressurized-water reactor technology. Its Ember plant delivers 25 MWe of electrical output, is shippable on standard US highways, and uses passive safety systems to reduce complexity and on-site construction time.
- Energy
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Traditional nuclear power plants are one-of-a-kind megaprojects constructed on-site, leading to high costs, long construction timelines, and significant construction risk. This approach struggles to meet rapidly growing demand for reliable, carbon-free electricity from data centers and the broader grid.
Solution
Forge Atomics applies modern factory manufacturing to proven pressurized-water reactor technology to build modular, compact nuclear power plants. The company's Ember power plant delivers 25 MWe of electrical output, with all major assemblies factory-built and transportable on standard heavy-haul trucks, simplifying logistics and enabling deployment in locations that do not depend on rivers or other natural features. On-site work is limited to final installation, dramatically reducing construction time and risk. The design incorporates gravity-driven passive safety systems that reduce complexity and cost compared to older reactor designs.
Target Audience
Primary customers include data center operators, utilities, and industrial energy users seeking reliable, carbon-free, grid-scale power with faster deployment and siting flexibility.
Features
- Uses proven pressurized-water reactor (PWR) technology with standard 17x17 shortened fuel assemblies enriched to <5%
- Ember plant delivers 25 MWe electrical output via a Rankine cycle with a compact 3-acre footprint
- Factory-built containment and balance-of-plant skids enable shippability on US highways and reduce on-site construction to final installation only
- Passive safety systems are driven by natural circulation, eliminating reliance on active pumps and reducing complexity
- Near-zero water consumption via air-cooled heat rejection and zero direct carbon emissions
- Vertically integrated design and manufacturing in the United States with a factory production rate of 300 MWe/year