World’s First Microreactor Test Bed Now Open for Business

Built from the repurposed Experimental Breeder Reactor-II containment structure, the facility helps reactor developers accelerate testing timelines, ultimately saving money and reducing project risk.

What makes DOME unique is that it is the only test bed in the world specifically designed to host fueled microreactor experiments that generate up to 20 megawatts of thermal energy.

Microreactors are compact nuclear reactors typically capable of producing up to 20 megawatts of thermal energy that could be used directly as heat or converted to electric power. Designed to be factory-built and portable, they are the right size to power independent microgrids, restore power in emergency situations, or supply remote communities that currently rely on diesel generators.

Due to their small size and ability to provide reliable power, microreactors are also being explored for use in space and maritime applications, as well as supporting military installations and the expanding energy needs of data centers.