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Summary
A Finnish startup is developing what they say could be the world's simplest commercial nuclear reactor. As if that does not sound strange enough, the reactor will solely produce heat – no electricity – in a "cost-competitive" manner.
The facility will supply the generated heat to district heating networks, industrial processes, desalination plants, and more. Steady Energy aims to drastically reduce construction costs and timelines compared to alternatives by sidestepping the complex steam turbines and generators needed for electricity production.
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