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ARPA-E Solicits R&D for Advanced TRU Fuel Technologies for Gen IV Reactors

ARPA-E, part of the Department of Energy, is inviting proposals for the HORNIG program to advance transuranic (TRU) fuel technologies for Generation IV nuclear reactors. - Government Buyer: - Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E), Department of Energy - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services focused on TRU fuel technology - Includes fuel design, fabrication, testing, modeling, and qualification - Projects must demonstrate a credible path to regulatory acceptance within seven years - Structured, annual engagement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Target levelized cost of fuel: 1¢/kWh - Establishment of a domestic TRU fuel supply chain - Reduction of nuclear waste and support for long-term energy deployment - Open to all eligible applicants; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Funding Details: - Total anticipated funding: approximately $50 million - Individual awards expected between $500,000 and $7 million

Description

This funding opportunity from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) supports research and development projects focused on creating commercially deployable transuranic (TRU) fuel technologies. The program aims to strengthen U.S. energy security, reduce nuclear waste, and enable long-term energy deployment by developing a domestic TRU fuel supply chain with a target levelized cost of fuel of 1¢/kWh. Projects should include a credible path to fuel qualification and regulatory acceptance within seven years. The program encourages innovative approaches to expand U.S. fuel supply options and support a closed fuel cycle.

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