Google and TAE Energy Double Down on Fusion as AI Demands Soar Google and TAE Technologies are expanding their collaboration to develop commercial fusion energy, with Google applying AI and machine learning tools to accelerate TAE’s reactor simulations and plasma control. 🔗 https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/tae-google-investment/
Thorizon Partners with French Lab for Advanced Corrosion Testing Dutch startup Thorizon is working with French research institute ICSM to perform advanced corrosion testing on materials used in its molten salt reactor design, reinforcing the project’s long-term durability. 🔗 https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/thorizon-enlists-french-expertise-for-corrosion-tests
Westinghouse Test Microreactor Clears Key Regulatory Step Westinghouse has received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to proceed with its eVinci test microreactor, scheduled for construction at Idaho National Lab. The project is a milestone for mobile nuclear systems. 🔗 https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/approval-of-westinghouse-test-microreactor-progresses
Infinity Two Clears First Major Design Review for Molten Salt Reactor Startup Infinity Two has completed its first major design review, progressing toward a commercial molten salt reactor focused on passive safety and modular deployment in European markets. 🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/infinity-two-clears-first-major-design-review/