About this episode

Bobby Gallagher discusses the innovations and engineering behind Deployable Energy's nuclear microreactors designed for modern energy needs.

Bobby Gallagher, CEO and CTO of Deployable Energy, shares how his team is pioneering nuclear microreactors built for our modern, mobile world, starting with a reactor so compact it fits in a shipping container. These innovations aren’t just about safety—they're about transforming energy accessibility for remote islands, heavy industry, and and anywhere you can find a diesel generator. In this episode, Bobby takes us deep into the design philosophy behind the "Unity nuclear battery"—a microreactor powered by existing LEU supply chains, cooled with helium, and moderated with unpressurized water. You'll discover how last century's Canadian reactor technology inspires today's scalable, mass-manufacturable solutions that could revolutionize how we think about energy production. Bobby unpacks the engineering challenges of building ultra-compact, inherently safe reactors that can be produced on an assembly line, much like the F-150 of the nuclear world. We also dive into the strategic decisions that led Deployable Energy from a stealth startup to an industry trailblazer: Why they chose to focus on low-cost, high-density cores, the importance of sourcing experienced talent with…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Hinaman

Guest: Bobby Gallagher

Topics covered

• nuclear microreactors
• energy accessibility
• engineering challenges
• sustainable energy
• startup innovation
• energy production

Keywords

• nuclear energy
• microreactors
• energy costs
• safety
• LEU supply chains
• helium cooling
• mass-manufacturable solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Deployable Energy

Products: Unity nuclear battery

Places: remote islands, offshore oil modules, F-150, Canada

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