Ampera, a nuclear energy company supported by a Fortune 500 technology leader in artificial intelligence, cloud, and data center infrastructure, has introduced a subcritical thorium breeder microreactor system designed for containerized, emission-free, autonomous power delivery. The company claims its approach targets the demanding, continuous power requirements of hyperscale data centers, defense, and industrial sites.
The Ampera microreactor system is built using a hybrid fusion–fission architecture and is available in two standard configurations: a 15 megawatt-electric (MWe) model for defense and a 30 MWe model for commercial applications. Each system is containerized and engineered to deliver 24/7 clean power with no refueling required and no production of long-lived waste, according to Ampera.
Technical highlights reported by the company include advanced US-based facilities with active prototype reactors, a proprietary TRISO (tristructural isotropic) fuel manufacturing platform protected by 66 global patents, and additive manufacturing technology that the company says enables scalable and cost-efficient system production.
“Artificial intelligence and national defense require a new class of power — one that’s clean, compact, and endlessly scalable,” said Brian Matthews, CEO and Founder of Ampera. “Ampera exists to amplify clean energy for the AI era — redefining how nations and industries power the future.”
Ampera reports that its combination of additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence-driven control, and proprietary reactor design achieves high levels of safety, performance, and scalability. The company has announced plans to open a regional headquarters in London, extending its presence and partnerships across the US, UK, and Europe.
Source: Ampera
