Reactors Come to Life at INL
Advanced reactor developers are achieving criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, demonstrating technologies that will help power the next generation of nuclear energy.
The golden era of American nuclear energy is here — and Idaho National Laboratory is helping lead the way.This summer, three advanced reactors achieved criticality at INL, demonstrating how the laboratory’s unique capabilities and partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and industry are accelerating nuclear innovation from concept to reality.
This moment is being fueled by decisive federal action, DOE’s commitment to accelerating deployment, industry innovation and investment, and the extraordinary efforts of the INL workforce.
Building on decades of nuclear leadership, INL is helping turn today’s nuclear momentum into lasting U.S. energy leadership.
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The Idaho National Laboratory brings together world-class researchers, specialized facilities and unmatched capabilities to solve complex challenges. We turn scientific discovery into practical solutions across nuclear energy, national security and integrated energy technologies that strengthen our nation, improve everyday life and create a safer, more secure future.
The Road to Advanced Nuclear:
INL at the Heart of Nuclear Innovation
In 1951, four small lightbulbs flickered to life in the Idaho desert and changed the world forever. Now, after five decades, Idaho National Laboratory is leading the most ambitious nuclear energy push since Apollo 11. Meet the scientists, engineers, and companies building the reactors that will power America’s future.
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INL combines scientific expertise, specialized facilities and long-term partnerships to address the nation’s energy and security challenges.
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Accelerating Nuclear Energy
As the nation’s nuclear energy laboratory, INL provides the facilities, expertise and research capabilities that help move advanced reactors from concept to deployment. Working with industry, government and academia, we’re strengthening America’s energy future.
The next generation of nuclear energy depends on the science, facilities and partnerships that begin at INL.
75 Years of Scientific Leadership
From pioneering the world’s first usable electricity from nuclear power to today’s advanced energy research, INL has spent decades solving the nation’s toughest challenges.
