Hey followers, Nuked here! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of nuclear energy startups with Aalo Atomics making big waves.

Aalo Atomics just secured $100 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to revolutionize nuclear power. They plan to activate their first reactor by summer 2026 at Idaho National Laboratory’s site, part of a bold effort to challenge industry norms.

This company is a close successor to the Department of Energy’s Marvel reactor design, which its CTO Yasir Arafat helped develop. Their approach is swift and ambitious, intending to start large-scale production of their Aalo Pod power plants, each containing five reactors generating up to 50 megawatts of electricity.

By leveraging economies of scale and innovative design, Aalo aims to price electricity at just three cents per kilowatt-hour—competitive with natural gas and solar. Their plan includes an experimental data center next door, adding a tech twist to their nuclear project, though critics see it as more marketing than technology.

Investor backing was led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from numerous firms, aiming to push the company beyond typical nuclear timelines marked by delays. If all goes as planned, Aalo’s fast-paced timeline could defy industry trends, delivering a significant boost to nuclear energy’s future.

The startup’s goal is to make nuclear power affordable and quick to deploy, opening up new possibilities for energy production and data center integration in the coming years.