The US Air Force has released a request for proposals for a pilot programme to build a microreactor at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska – marking a key step in plans to use nuclear for the first time in the US to power a military base.
A statement said the request is an important first step towards developing the next-generation energy technology needed for energy resilience at Eielson and to inform future initiatives to power national security infrastructure.
Microreactors are small nuclear reactors of 1-5 MW that can produce clean energy and are equipped with built-in safety features that self-adjust to changing conditions and demands to prevent overheating.
A statement said the request is an important first step towards developing the next-generation energy technology needed for energy resilience at Eielson and to inform future initiatives to power national security infrastructure.
Microreactors are small nuclear reactors of 1-5 MW that can produce clean energy and are equipped with built-in safety features that self-adjust to changing conditions and demands to prevent overheating.
Want to keep reading?
Register free and get full access to NucNet for 14 days. No card required.
- Daily news briefing on the global nuclear industry
- Weekly, monthly and topical newsletters
- 24/7 coverage during nuclear incidents and safety events
- Full searchable archive, 30,000+ articles since 1991
- SMR and AMR project database
- Analysis, Focus pieces and infographics
- NucNet Style Guide for nuclear reporters and communicators
After the trial, keep a free account for a newsletter and a complimentary Plus article every two weeks. Or see our subscription plans for individuals and organisations.
See subscription options
