Terra Innovatum Secures Nuclear-Grade Graphite Order with Mersen for 2027 Deployment
Terra Innovatum has placed its first nuclear-grade graphite procurement order with Mersen to supply its SOLO FOAK reactor deployment targeted for 2027 and planned NOAK commercialization in 2028. This order follows completion of end-to-end supply chain alignment and establishes a pathway for serial manufacturing beginning in 2028.
1. Graphite Procurement for FOAK Deployment
Terra Innovatum executed its first procurement order for nuclear-grade graphite from Mersen, securing a critical long-lead material for the SOLO micro-modular reactor's FOAK deployment scheduled in 2027. This procurement follows completion of the end-to-end supply chain for all major reactor components.
2. Establishing Serial Manufacturing Supply Pathway
The order lays groundwork for a long-term supply agreement supporting serial NOAK manufacturing starting in 2028, ensuring alignment of strategic materials with production scaling requirements. Company executives highlight this as essential for transitioning from prototype to commercial reactor fleets.
3. Joint R&D and Material Optimization Initiatives
The partnership with Mersen advances collaborative research and development to refine graphite specifications, manufacturing processes and quality protocols. These efforts aim to enhance thermal performance, operational stability and regulatory compliance for large-scale SOLO reactor deployments.