Kairos Power
Kairos Power is dedicated to enabling the world's transition to clean energy through its innovative fluoride salt-cooled high temperature reactor (KP-FHR) technology, which aims to be cost competitive with natural gas and offers a near zero carbon footprint.
Mission of Kairos Power
Kairos Power's mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. The company aims to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This mission underlines their focus on delivering cost-competitive and sustainable energy solutions.
Kairos Power KP-FHR Technology
The Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR) aims to be cost competitive with natural gas in the U.S. electricity market. The KP-FHR technology is built on a history of proven advanced reactor designs including coated particle fuel, liquid fluoride salt coolants, and low-pressure pool vessels. Its robust, accident-resistant fuel and low-pressure coolant create an inherently safe design, requiring no operator intervention to maintain a safe state.
Partnerships and Recognitions
Kairos Power has established significant partnerships, including a Technology Investment Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) risk reduction award. The company has been recognized on the Global Cleantech 100 List in 2023, designated as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for three consecutive years, and named a Top Workplace and a Family Friendly Business. It is also the first nuclear company to be identified as a BloombergNEF Pioneer.
Kairos Power Facilities
Kairos Power has a significant footprint with a testing and manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focusing on creating a non-nuclear research and development laboratory for high-temperature salt technology. The New Mexico facility plans to employ nearly 70 individuals by the end of 2024, offering an average annual salary over $100,000. In Tennessee, the Hermes low-power demonstration reactor in Oak Ridge will achieve a thermal power level of 35 MWth with an investment of $100 million and the creation of more than 55 high-paying jobs.
KP-FHR Reactor Specifications
The Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR) utilizes TRISO fuel in pebble form combined with a low-pressure fluoride salt coolant. It operates at near atmospheric pressure using 316 stainless steel as its structural material. The reactor has a power output of 140 MWE, with a net efficiency of 45%. Additionally, it employs an efficient and flexible steam cycle to convert fission-generated heat into electricity and can complement renewable energy sources.