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Black entrepreneur launches floating nuclear reactors for Port of Long Beach

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Bluecore Energy, founded by Kofi Asante Ofori-Atta, is developing floating small modular nuclear reactors to power the Port of Long Beach, California. The company recently secured $10 million in pre-seed funding and established its headquarters within the port, marking a significant step for both the company and the port's clean energy initiatives. Bluecore's technology aims to provide clean power for port operations and has also garnered interest from AI data centers seeking substantial electricity and water resources. AI

IMPACT This novel energy solution could alleviate power constraints for AI data centers, potentially accelerating their deployment.

RANK_REASON A company is launching a novel energy technology with significant funding and a major port partnership. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Black entrepreneur launches floating nuclear reactors for Port of Long Beach

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor ·

    Bluecore Floating Nuclear Power Plant A First For Black Entrepreneur

    The founder of floating nuclear power company Bluecore Energy says he's the first black person to start such a business and hopes it opens more doors for minorities.

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