Courtesy/Terra Innovatum

Curtis Christensen
Senior Vice President of Western Operations
TechSource, Inc.

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

• • • • • Signed Partnership Agreement with Long-Term Framework to Support Go-to-Market Plan, Regulatory Progress, and Customer Acquisition Strategy

TechSource Inc, a nuclear science and engineering firm headquartered in Los Alamos, has entered into a partnership with international micro-reactor company Terra Innovatum.

“This collaboration represents a pivotal milestone in advancing our SOLO™ MMR technology toward full-scale commercialization,” said Alessandro Petruzzi, Co-founder & CEO of Terra Innovatum. “TechSource’s deep network across U.S. governmental agencies, expertise in nuclear material management and U.S. regulatory knowledge will support our regulatory and commercial progress, while bolstering our federal funding and customer acquisition opportunities. Together, we plan to strengthen our connection with industry leaders and national laboratories in the U.S. to build a foundation for the widespread deployment of safe, modular nuclear power. Together, we are fast-tracking SOLO™’s impact on a cleaner, more resilient global energy future.”

TechSource Chairman & CEO V. Brian D’Andrea spoke about the new partnership.

“TechSource is proud to partner with Terra Innovatum at this critical inflection point for advanced nuclear innovation,” D’Andrea said. “Our involvement with nuclear reactor technology dates back to our company’s inception and carries through to today. With decades of experience supporting the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, national laboratories, and public-sector institutions, we are uniquely positioned to help accelerate the commercialization and deployment of the SOLO™ micro-modular reactor. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to strengthening national security, advancing safe, scalable nuclear technologies that drive energy resilience, and delivering technically challenging solution sets across both domestic and international markets.”

Giordano Morichi, Partner, Chief Business Development Officer & Investor Relations of Terra Innovatum stated: “This agreement marks a pivotal step in accelerating the commercial deployment of our technology. TechSource’s unmatched track record, combined with their expertise in regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, and national program execution, makes them an invaluable partner as we bring SOLO™ to market. Together, we’re building not just a deployment plan, but a go-to-market strategy that integrates site development, government partnerships, and industrial adoption. This MOU sets the stage for unlocking real-world opportunities that will move our technology from design to large-scale commercial impact.”

Curtis Christensen, Senior Vice President of Western Operations at TechSource addressed the TechSource partnership with Terra Innovatum.

“This partnership is a natural alignment of vision and capability. Terra Innovatum is pushing the frontier of modular nuclear innovation, and TechSource brings decades of experience delivering complex nuclear programs for federal agencies and international partners,” Christensen said. “Together, we can accelerate SOLO™’s journey from concept to deployment. Our team is committed to supporting the full lifecycle of this technology—from regulatory approval and site development to stakeholder engagement and long-term operations. We see SOLO™ not just as a reactor, but as a transformative energy solution for critical infrastructure, defense applications, and the global clean energy transition.”

Christensen continued, “Across the globe—and here at home in the United States—energy demand is rising sharply, fueled by the accelerating needs of data centers, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, electrified transportation, and critical infrastructure. This surge in consumption isn’t a distant future—it’s happening now. Meeting this demand while maintaining national security, economic stability, and environmental responsibility requires deploying every available resource. At TechSource, we believe that energy security is national security. By partnering with Terra Innovatum to advance the deployment of modular nuclear solutions like SOLO™, we are helping ensure the U.S. has resilient, domestic energy options that are clean, scalable, and ready to meet the complex demands of the 21st century.

As a 100 percent employee-owned company, TechSource is driven by purpose and accountability. Strategic partnerships like this don’t just benefit the company—they directly enhance the careers, ownership value, and pride of every team member. We’re excited to see this collaboration deliver lasting impact for our employees, customers, and the nation.”

TechSource’s thought leadership in shaping the future of nuclear energy is exemplified by board member Ray Juzaitis’s recent publication ‘Redemption of Prometheus: Creating a Sustainable Nuclear Enterprise for the 21st Century.’ That vision of a robust, secure, and sustainable nuclear future aligns closely with the mission of this partnership.

“This isn’t just another contract or agreement—it’s a convergence of mission, capability, and impact,” Christensen said. “At TechSource, we’re not spectators in the energy transition. We’re building it—partnering with pioneers like Terra Innovatum to power critical infrastructure, support defense applications, and drive real progress in the clean energy frontier.”

A rendering showcasing four SOLO™ micro-modular reactors (4 MWe / 20 MWt) integrated into an off-grid military complex—highlighting the system’s compact footprint, scalability, and potential to deliver clean, reliable power directly at the point of use. Courtesy/Terra Innovatum

Under the terms of the agreement, Terra Innovatum and TechSource Inc. will work collaboratively on identifying and securing optimal sites for reactor assembly and deployment, optimize supply chain management, support NRC compliance, and engage with key stakeholders—including the DOE, DOD, international laboratories, industry leaders, and institutional end users. The collaboration also paves the way for potential co-investments in operational hubs, advanced manufacturing infrastructure, and strategic R&D partnerships.

About Terra Innovatum & SOLO™

Terra Innovatum’s mission is to make nuclear power accessible. We deliver simple and safe micro-reactor solutions that are scalable, affordable and deployable anywhere 1 MWe at a time.

Terra Innovatum is a pioneering force in the energy sector, dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable power solutions. Terra Innovatum plans to leverage cutting-edge nuclear technology through the SOLO™ Micro-Modular Reactor (SMR™) to provide efficient, safe, and environmentally conscious energy. With a mission to address global energy shortages, Terra Innovatum combines extensive expertise in nuclear industry design, manufacturing, and installation licensing to offer disruptive energy solutions. Committed to propelling technological advancements, Terra Innovatum and SOLO™ are dedicated to fostering prosperity and sustainability for humankind.

It is anticipated that SOLO™ will be available globally within the next three years. Conceptualized in 2018 and engineered over six years by experts in nuclear safety, licensing, innovation, and R&D, SOLO™ addresses pressing global energy demands with a market-ready solution. Built from readily available commercial off-the-shelf components, the proven licensing path for SOLO™ enables rapid deployment and minimizes supply chain risks, ensuring final cost predictability. Designed to adapt with evolving fuel options, SOLO™ supports both LEU+ and HALEU, offering a platform ready to transition to future fuel supplies.

SOLO™ will offer a wide range of versatile applications, providing CO2-free, behind-the-meter, and off-grid power solutions for data centers, mini-grids serving remote towns and villages, and large-scale industrial operations in hard-to-abate sectors like cement production, oil and gas, steel manufacturing, and mining. It also has the ability to supply heat for industrial applications and other specialized processes, including water treatment, desalination and co-generation. Thanks to its modular design, SOLO™ can easily scale to deliver up to 1GW or more of CO2-free power with a minimal footprint, making it an ideal solution for rapidly replacing fossil fuel-based thermal plants. Beyond electricity and heat generation, SOLO™ can also contribute to critical applications in the medical sector by producing radioisotopes essential for oncology research and cancer treatment.

To learn more, visit: www.terrainnovatum.com.

About Techsource Inc:

Founded in 1997, TechSource is a recognized leader in nuclear science and engineering, comprising more than 500 senior-level scientists, engineers, and industry experts drawn from national laboratories, federal technology programs, and the nuclear industry. The company is widely regarded as an independent, qualified expert, with its advice and solutions trusted as authoritative by clients and their stakeholders.

TechSource subject matter experts bring decades of hands-on experience across the full spectrum of the nuclear material life cycle, including basic and materials research, facility design and operations, weapons programs, material disposition, and systems and operations analysis. Their deep expertise spans particle accelerator design and operation, nuclear power generation, nuclear materials technology, national laboratory initiatives, enterprise and operational IT programs, and complex systems integration.

To learn more, visit: https://techsource-inc.com/.