Kairos Power
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Nuclear power |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Mike Laufer, Edward Blandford, Per Peterson |
| Headquarters | Alameda, California , United States |
| Products | Small modular reactors using molten fluoride salt coolant |
Kairos Power is a U.S.-based company specializing in the development of cutting-edge nuclear reactor technologies. Established in 2016 by engineers Mike Laufer, Edward Blandford, and Per Peterson, the firm concentrates on creating small modular reactors (SMRs) aimed at delivering sustainable energy solutions.
Products
The core offerings from Kairos Power include small modular reactors that utilize molten fluoride salt as a coolant instead of conventional water, resulting in improved safety and operational efficiency.
History
Founded in 2016, Kairos Power has been actively engaged in pioneering nuclear reactor innovations. In 2023, the company was granted a construction permit by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build its Hermes demonstration reactor in Tennessee—marking the first approval for a new reactor design in half a century. The construction phase commenced in July 2024.
In 2024, Kairos Power reached a significant agreement with Google to provide small nuclear reactors intended to power Google's AI data centers. Google has placed orders for six to seven reactors, with the initial unit anticipated by 2030 and subsequent units expected by 2035. These projects are subject to authorization from both the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and local regulatory bodies.