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Zeno Power selects Westinghouse Electric Company to process radioisotopes to fabricate its heat sources – the core building block for its radioisotope power systems (RPSs).
RPSs are compact devices that convert heat from radioisotopes into a persistent and reliable supply of clean energy for applications in off-grid environments. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Zeno as it works to bring the first commercial RPSs to market by 2026.
“Working with Westinghouse, we will build the nuclear hardware for our RPSs to provide reliable power in the most critical domains of the 21st century – from the depths of the oceans to the surface of the Moon,” said Tyler Bernstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeno Power.
Westinghouse has decades of in-depth experience handling radioisotope materials and supporting research, development, and demonstration of novel technologies through material and chemistry evaluations.
“Westinghouse has a long history of building innovative nuclear technologies that provide safe, reliable and carbon-free power. Our relationship with Zeno Power aligns with our vision to expand the use of nuclear into new markets,” said Dan Sumner, President of Westinghouse Operating Plant Services. “Westinghouse looks forward to collaborating with Zeno Power on this exciting endeavor.”
Zeno’s work with Westinghouse will build upon its successful nuclear demonstration at Pacific Northwest National Lab last October. The demonstration confirmed that Zeno's patented innovation increases the specific power (Wth/kg) of its Sr-90 heat source compared to historic Sr-90 heat sources.
"We’ve demonstrated the core building block of our technology – now we’re pleased to be working with the remarkable team at Westinghouse to enable and accelerate the deployment ofour commercial RPSs,” said Harsh S. Desai, Chief Commercialization Officer of Zeno Power.