We build factory-manufactured nuclear reactors that will power anything from a small datacenter to a large city. Our mission is to achieve 3¢ / kWh electricity. Our first product will be the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor inspired by INL’s MARVEL. We've raised $35M to help us get started.
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2020
MARVEL begins.
June 2020
MARVEL idea is formed to build the first US advanced reactor in 50 years.
June 2020
Conceptual design is completed in record speed.
/ 2020
2021
MARVEL sets records
June 2021
MARVEL becomes first reactor to achieve environmental approval (EA) in under a year.
August 2021
Accelerated tests are completed, proving MARVEL viability.
/ 2020
2022
Aalo is born. MARVEL nears completion.
June 2022
Full scale non-nuclear prototype is built in under 9 months.
july 2022
MARVEL becomes the first US advanced reactor to secure HALEU fuel.
November 2022
Aalo is incorporated at the end of 2022.
/ 2020
2023
Aalo lays foundation. MARVEL makes history.
June 2020
Aalo raises $6.26M Seed, begins design of a commercial reactor inspired by MARVEL.
June 2020
MARVEL becomes first new reactor design ever approved for construction by DOE.
June 2020
Aalo recruits top leadership from MARVEL program.
/ 2020
2024
Aalo accelerates.
June 2020
Aalo receives Siting MOU from DOE for a commercial Aalo-1 reactor at INL.
June 2020
Aalo raises $27M Series A to accelerate growth, one year after the seed round.
June 2020
Aalo scales team to 30 and opens industrial hub for pilot manufacturing.
/ 2020
2025
Aalo approaches commercial readiness
June 2020
Aalo finishes construction on full-scale non-nuclear prototype
June 2020
Procurement begins for Aalo-X, our first nuclear reactor
/ 2020
2026
Aalo makes history
June 2020
Aalo reaches 90% Final Design in less than 30 months.
June 2020
Manufacturing completes on Aalo-X, our first nuclear reactor, with criticality planned shortly thereafter
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Our Technology
Modularity for rapid on-site assembly
Aalo reactors strike the optimal balance between economies of numbers, and economies of scale. Costs are reduced through factory assembly of reactor modules. Construction time is reduced through simple on-site assembly. This reduces compounding interest that has inflated the cost of traditional nuclear.
Metallic coolant and fuel unlocks optimal economics
Liquid metal is able to extract heat from the reactor core much faster than water or gas. This means Aalo reactors can produce up to 10x more energy than competing technologies of a similar size.
UZrH fuel miniaturizes safety systems
Aalo reactors use UZrH fuel, which is inherently walk-away safe. Commonly used in university research reactors, this fuel automatically shuts itself off if it gets too hot. The result is a significantly simplified safety system, further improving economics.
The Team
We’ve assembled a team of nuclear experts and leaders from other fields with a passion for shaping the future of energy.
And, we’re hiring.
And, we’re hiring.
