ZURICH, Switzerland — Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Blykalla, a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a long-term collaboration to enable the deployment of next-generation lead-cooled advanced modular reactors.
The collaboration brings together Blykalla’s advanced reactor technology with Hitachi Energy’s expertise in electrification, grid integration, and energy industry software to support the integration of reliable, fossil-free power into future energy systems. Through an MoU, the companies will jointly optimize the electrical and grid integration design for Blykalla’s reactor type, covering transmission-level connection, on-site electrical systems, and digital monitoring. It also enables Hitachi Energy to integrate its offering into a standard solution for small modular reactors (SMR).
Focus areas include, but are not limited to, conceptual designs for grid connection and network integration, on-site electrical architecture, digital tools for construction and operation, and a combined offering for customers with the highest, most constant power demands, beginning with data centers and energy-intensive industries.
As global electricity demand accelerates – driven by electrification of industry, transport and society – there is a growing need for stable, carbon-free power sources that complement renewable energy. AMRs can play an important role in delivering fossil-free baseload power to energy-intensive industries and emerging applications, such as datacenters.
“We need reliable and low-carbon power solutions that can be integrated efficiently into the energy system as electricity demand continues to grow across industry and digital infrastructure.
By combining Blykalla’s innovative reactor technology with our expertise in electrification, we can help enable solutions that support industrial growth and the broader energy transition.”
Tobias Hansson, Country Managing Director of Hitachi Energy Sweden
“As we move toward commercialization, this collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver complete energy solutions.
Hitachi Energy’s expertise in electrification makes them a strong partner to help bring our technology to market, and positions us to meet the growing global demand for clean, reliable power.”
Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla
By integrating Blykalla´s power generation with Hitachi Energy´s solutions for electrical infrastructure, the collaboration aims to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of advanced nuclear solutions across Europe and the United States.
The collaboration reflects the shared ambition of both companies to accelerate innovation and support the transition toward a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy system.
Advancing next-generation nuclear technology
Blykalla’s innovative AMR uses proven lead-cooling technology. With their breakthrough materials innovation, Blykalla utilizes proprietary and patented aluminum alloyed steels that can withstand the corrosive nature of liquid lead, thereby enabling commercialization of lead-cooled fast reactors.
The technology builds on proven concepts, further developed through Swedish research and innovation.
Watch the video interview with Tobias Hansson and Jacob Stedman