Targets ~25% higher electrical output per reactor through advanced power conversion and sCO2 turbomachinery solutions from Baker Hughes

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Innovatum Global N.V. (NASDAQ:NKLR), the developer of the SOLO™ Micro Modular Reactor (MMR), today announced a major initiative to scale its next generation reactor platform and unlock higher efficiency for larger, more cost effective clean energy installations.

As part of this initiative, Terra Innovatum is advancing an optimized power conversion architecture designed to increase net electrical output per reactor and reduce the number of units required for multi-megawatt installations. Early engineering assessments indicate a significant improvement per-reactor in electrical output, enabling more efficient deployment across industrial, distributed energy, and off grid markets.

This initiative includes the integration of advanced turbomachinery solutions, including supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power conversion technology provided by Baker Hughes, an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. These systems may support higher cycle efficiency, a smaller footprint, and simplified balance-of-plant requirements for Terra Innovatum's future reactor configurations. Under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, the two companies will collaborate to accelerate Terra Innovatum's reactor configuration optimization, including evaluation of Baker Hughes' sCO2 power conversion solutions.

Key highlights of the initiative include:

  • Reactor efficiency enhancement: Preliminary studies indicate a potential increase from ~1 MWe to as much as ~1.25 MWe per SOLO™ reactor.
  • Reduced system complexity: Higher per unit output may allow customers to reach target capacities with fewer reactors—for example, achieving 5 MWe with four reactors instead of five.
  • Flexible scaling: Terra Innovatum is evaluating multiple turbomachinery technologies, including both simplified and more complex sCO2 cycles, as well as steam cycle alternatives, for use across small-, medium-, and large-scale installations.
  • Pathway toward future commercial deployment: The initiative accelerates Terra Innovatum's configuration decisions and supports its planning for near-term market introduction.

     

Terra Innovatum remains the sole architect and integrator of the overall SOLO™ reactor platform, responsible for system design, safety, licensing, and deployment.

Terra Innovatum's analysis will determine optimal power conversion solutions based on project size, customer requirements, and performance criteria. This includes the potential use of sCO2 technology for compact installations, steam cycle equipment for large-scale deployments, and hybrid architectures for specialized applications.