US Deployable Signs MOU with Utah on Nuclear Microreactor Siting

Deployable Energy Limited (Deployable) announced on August 21 local time that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) on August 18. The MOU establishes a non-binding cooperation framework for the two parties to jointly explore the feasibility of siting Unity nuclear batteries in Utah and supports subsequent information exchange.

Deployable is a clean energy company engaged in the design and manufacture of compact, transportable nuclear microreactors. The company stated that signing this MOU is an important step in advancing the research, development, testing, and commercial deployment of Unity nuclear batteries. The Unity nuclear battery is a factory-fabricated 1 MWe "plug-and-play" power system that can be installed in a standard 20-foot container.

Bobby Gallagher, CEO and co-founder of Deployable, stated that Utah is attracting new technologies and new companies and fostering synergy among industry, government, communities, and related talent. The company hopes to collaborate with Utah to explore how its technology can serve the state's future energy needs. Deployable noted that its rapid deployment solutions can be configured for both conventional and remote areas, with capacity scalable from megawatt-level to gigawatt-level and flexible heat dissipation options.

Emy Lesofski, energy advisor to the Governor of Utah and Director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, stated that the partnership with Deployable is another step toward Utah's future of reliable, safe, clean, and abundant energy.

The Utah Office of Energy Development is the state's lead agency for energy and mineral development, with responsibilities including formulating and implementing energy policies and resource plans, advancing energy-related education and workforce development, and promoting energy efficiency improvements as well as the construction of modernized, resilient infrastructure.

Deployable stated that the company is committed to mass-producing microreactors designed for real-world operational needs, with the goal of productizing nuclear energy rather than advancing it as individual engineering projects. The company also noted that its system design emphasizes rapid deployment, simplified operation, and the ability to provide reliable power in areas where traditional infrastructure is difficult to reach. According to the company, Deployable is a commercial microreactor developer that has achieved criticality and obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from maritime authorities.