US approves TerraPower’s sodium-cooled reactor, testing whether next-gen nuclear can meet AI-era power demands

PUBLISHED Thursday, March 5, 2026 · lachlan brown

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⬤ US approves TerraPower's sodium-cooled reactor, a milestone for next-gen nuclear
⬤ TerraPower's design aims to meet grid reliability demands of an AI-powered economy
⬤ Approval marks first construction permit in nearly a decade for US nuclear project