U.S. NRC Dockets SOLO Reactor, Safety Evaluation Scheduled by October 2026
Terra Innovatum’s SOLO micro-modular reactor design has been docketed by the U.S. NRC, advancing the formal technical review phase with safety evaluations expected by October 2026. This regulatory milestone supports the company’s target to secure a construction permit and achieve first-of-a-kind deployment in 2027 and full commercial rollout starting 2028.
1. Regulatory Docketing
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has formally docketed key topical reports for the SOLO micro-modular reactor, confirming Terra Innovatum’s submissions contain sufficient technical information to begin a detailed safety and design evaluation.
2. NRC Technical Review Process
With docketing complete, the NRC has initiated its technical audit phase, examining engineering analyses, safety methodologies, and regulatory frameworks ahead of individual Safety Evaluations expected by October 2026.
3. Deployment and Commercial Timeline
Completion of the NRC Safety Evaluations would pave the way for Terra Innovatum to secure a construction permit and operating license in 2027, targeting first-of-a-kind reactor deployment that year and broader commercial fleet rollout in 2028.