US microreactor developer Radiant Industries announced it has received approval from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a safety document covering its Kaleidos test reactor, potentially clearing the way for a planned test startup later this year at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
The 1-MW Kaleidos microreactor is aimed at replacing diesel generators at military sites, remote villages or disaster relief efforts, and can operate for several years without refuelling.
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