Radiant Selects Tennessee for Nuclear Generator Factory
Governor Bill Lee and Radiant officials announced a $280 million investment in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to expand nuclear manufacturing and research.
- 175 new jobs will be created in Roane County to support the development of Radiant's Kaleidos.
- The facility will produce the world's first one-megawatt portable nuclear generator, capable of generating power in remote areas.
Radiant is the sixth company to utilize the Nuclear Energy Fund, a $50 million fund approved by the Tennessee General Assembly.
"This machine will be the world’s first one-megawatt portable nuclear generator capable of generating power in remote areas and providing resilient power options for military bases or disaster-relief scenarios."
Author's summary: Radiant invests $280 million in Tennessee for nuclear generator factory.