Europe Tests Nuclear Waste-to-Fuel Reactor

Europe’s energy future just got a major boost as the first test facility for a revolutionary molten-salt nuclear reactor breaks ground in Eindhoven. Designed to convert nuclear waste into usable fuel, Thorizon One aims to be Europe’s first commercial molten-salt reactor, offering a cleaner, more stable energy source. Backed by Dutch giants VDL and DEMCON, with a projected full-scale plant in Zeeland by 2034, the €8 million pilot project—half funded by Noord-Brabant—could pave the way for a €500 million commercial rollout. With European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra in attendance, the initiative underscores nuclear’s vital role in Europe’s clean energy transition and energy independence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7482b71aee2bf22f