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Hermes 2 SMR Reactor

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

Source: Energynews

Project
Under Construction

Hermes 2 is a 50 MW small modular reactor (SMR) and the first NRC-permitted Gen IV power-producing reactor. It is being constructed to supply electricity to TVA's grid under a deal with Google.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Energynews

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The project “Hermes 2 SMR Reactor” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Energynews.

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2026-07-22

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Hermes 2 is a 50 MW small modular reactor (SMR) and the first NRC-permitted Gen IV power-producing reactor. It is being constructed to supply electricity to TVA's grid under a deal with Google.

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Energy

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Tennessee

City

Oak Ridge

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Energynews

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2026-04-23

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