Hermes 2

In Development
Kairos Power
Kairos Power

Overview

Commercial-scale demonstration plant that extends the Hermes learning loop into electricity production for the TVA grid and Google-backed demand.

NRC construction permits were issued in November 2024; Kairos has re-envisioned Hermes 2 as a single-reactor, up-to-50 MWe plant scheduled to begin operations in 2030.

Key Specs

Electrical Output

Up to 50 MWe

Plant Role

Commercial-scale Gen IV demonstration plant

Location

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Grid Offtaker

TVA / Google

Target Operation

2030