Limitless nuclear power
GLE anticipates producing hundreds of kilograms of enriched uranium during the TRL-6 testing period.
The output and system behavior will directly inform deployment pathways for the PLEF. It will support pre-licensing submissions to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, including the formal safety case expected this summer.
Laser enrichment, as implemented through the SILEX process, offers substantial gains in enrichment efficiency by leveraging highly selective laser excitation of uranium hexafluoride isotopes.
The process enables the isolation of U-235 isotopes with greater energy efficiency and process control than traditional methods such as gaseous diffusion and centrifuge technology.
Given the increasing diversification of reactor fuel needs, especially with the emergence of small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor platforms, the demand for flexible, high-assay enrichment capabilities is projected to expand.