NuCube Energy:
Nuclear Made Simple

A New Approach To Nuclear Energy
The U.S. demand for electricity is expected to grow 15-20% in the next decade and could double by 2050.

This demand is largely driven by data centers that consumed about 4.4% of total U.S. electricity in 2023 and are expected to consume approximately 6.7 to 12% of total U.S. electricity by 2028. (Sources: https://liftoff.energy.gov | Electricity Demand Growth Resource Hub | Department of Energy).

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Huge, Growing Global Demand For Electricity And Heat

The U.S. demand for electricity is expected to grow 15-20% in the next decade and could double by 2050.

This demand is largely driven by data centers that consumed about 4.4% of total U.S. electricity in 2023 and are expected to consume approximately 6.7 to 12% of total U.S. electricity by 2028. reference; reference

In 2023, nearly 9 quadrillion BTU (2637 TWh) of energy was used in the United States for industrial process heat (IPH), which is about 30% of industrial energy use. The installation of 264 GW/year over the next 2 decades (2030-2050) will be required to fully decarbonize IPH.

Without Nuclear We Cannot Achieve A Zero-carbon Economy

Nuclear energy will play a key role in decarbonization of otherwise difficult to abate sectors such as heat for industrial processes and electricity generation for remote communities. Renewable electrical power can play a significant role in decarbonizing portions of the electrical grid, such as residential and commercial buildings and light transportation, but other technologies are needed to reduce fossil fuels in remote areas and for heavy industrial applications.

Nuclear energy is one of the safest, most cost-effective, and environmentally friendly sources of energy. It provides 24-7 power with life cycle greenhouse gas emissions 40 times lower than natural gas and 4 times lower than utility-scale solar. reference Integrating nuclear energy into the clean energy mix is essential for tackling the toughest decarbonization challenges required to attain a sustainable low-carbon future.

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Designed To Maximize The Benefits Of A Microreactor

  • All components are factory fabricated and road transportable
  • Simplicity at its best: vertical heat pipes, proven control system, safety systems driven by natural forces
  • Rapid on-site preparation and assembly
  • No external water needed for reactor cooling
  • Patented Fuel/Moderator/Absorber assembly enables more than 20 full power years of operation without refueling

NuCube-transport

Designed To Maximize The Benefits Of A Microreactor

  • All components are factory fabricated and road transportable
  • Simplicity at its best: vertical heat pipes, proven control system, safety systems driven by natural forces
  • Rapid on-site preparation and assembly
  • No external water needed for reactor cooling
  • Patented Fuel/Moderator/Absorber assembly enables more than 20 full power years of operation without refueling

Novel Use of Proven Materials and Technologies

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Proprietary Power Conversion System

Electricity and process heat are produced by a simple and robust system with few moving parts.

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TRISO Fuel

The most robust nuclear fuel on earth, capable of operation at >1,300°C and safety tested at 1,800°C.reference

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High Temperature Materials

Proven materials with decades of industrial use and nuclear pedigree enable a simple and safe reactor capable of producing heat at temperatures >1,000°C