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By now you probably realize we
like energy! We wrote in regard to Texas
A&M (TAMU) seeking permission to get a site permit for commercial
nuclear reactors on campus from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
last year, and in February we blogged on the companies whose proposals were
accepted for RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas for small module reactors (SMRs).
(Check out our Blog in November 2024 for details.) Well, one of those companies released some
big news last week.
Did anyone happen to read the Houston
Chronicle’s Business Section on April 11, 2025, their article titled, “Company
working to create modular nuclear power plants- Protype from Aalo Atomics
designed specifically to power artificial intelligence, data centers”? In the article, it goes on to speak on how Aalo Atomics,
an Austin based company has recently had their open house for potential users
and investors for their 40,000-square-foot model manufacturing facility. The Aalo Atomic’s founders believe they
have found their niche as power for the artificial intelligence and data center
industry. Currently, Aalo Atomics
has advanced their design and technology with their model reactor called, “Aalo-1”
and it was shown at their event last week.
The “Aalo-1” reactor features their Aalo Pod XMR, a 50-megawatt (MW) scalable
power plant. Aalo Atomics “Aalo-1”
has five units which use 10 MW reactors which may be expanded to reach up into
gigawatts for a client’s individual needs. Aalo Atomics breakthrough includes
their reactor’s ability to not need groundwater or surface water source, to use
a sodium cooled system, and to be built onsite of the facility. Another way Aalo Atomics saves on cost
is it uses low-enriched uranium. Aalo
Atomics manufacturing plant expects to make the parts or components for its
technology then ship it to the site and assemble it there in a way like a prefabricated
home, and they expect to make 16 reactors a year. Currently, Aalo Atomics is collaborating
with Crusoe and their model 200-MW data center which is being constructed in
Abilene, Texas. They have bought property in Bastrop County for non-nuclear
testing. Aalo Atomic is hoping its
reactor will help the U.S. become a leader in nuclear energy! We wish them luck! If you would like to read more of the
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