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Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part

Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is shrinking a key nuclear reactor part, which promises to slash the cost of electricity below natural gas.

  • Apollo Atomics focuses on shrinking steam generators to reduce nuclear power costs.
  • Novel design aims for compact generators comparable to a person's size.
  • Company plans to commercialize reactors by 2028 with $26 million funding.

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