Kairos Power Hermes 2 SMR Nuclear Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Source: Home | EnergyTech
The Hermes 2 project is a Generation IV small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant designed with molten salt coolant. It is planned to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to provide up to 50 MW of carbon-free and baseload power to support Google data centers and AI operations on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) system. The project aims to start operations by 2030, with construction yet to c
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Residential, Government
- Location
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Home | EnergyTech
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Hermes 2 project is a Generation IV small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant designed with molten salt coolant. It is planned to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to provide up to 50 MW of carbon-free and baseload power to support Google data centers and AI operations on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) system. The project aims to start operations by 2030, with construction yet to commence, and represents a shift towards smaller, more cost-effective nuclear solutions. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
City | Oak Ridge |
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Source | Home | EnergyTech |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Residential, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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