Bill Gates Commits Billions to Next-Gen Nuclear Power

TerraPower's Wyoming plant aims to meet rising energy demands with safer, cost-effective technology.

Gates plans to invest billions more in TerraPower’s Wyoming nuclear project, emphasizing safety and cost-efficiency.
The new reactor design uses sodium cooling, simplifying construction and reducing costs.
The project has strong bipartisan support, seen as crucial for energy security and climate goals.
Initial high costs are expected to decrease with mass production and economies of scale.
The plant aims to be operational by 2030, replacing a coal plant and utilizing existing infrastructure.