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Hoe Radiant en Heron het energiegeneration en -levering herzien

Infrastructure
United States
Gestart April 01, 2026

a16z general partners Erin Price-Wright and Erik Torenberg speak with Doug Bernauer, founder and CEO of Radiant, and Drew Baglino, founder and CEO of Heron, about rebuilding American energy infrastructure. They discuss portable micro nuclear reactors, solid state power electronics, why delivery rather than generation is the real bottleneck, the case for modular manufacturing, and whether data centers are actually good for the grid

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 01, 2026
Draagbare micro-kernreactoren zouden energietoegang kunnen revolutioneren en schone energie leveren aan afgelegen gebieden die voorheen afhankelijk waren van fossiele brandsstoffen.
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Portable micro nuclear reactors could revolutionize energy access, providing clean power to remote areas previously dependent on fossil fuels.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 01, 2026
Halfgeleider-vermogenselektronica vertegenwoordigt een significante stap vooruit in energie-efficiëntie, met het potentieel om de capaciteit en betrouwbaarheid van het net te transformeren.
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Solid state power electronics represent a significant step forward in energy efficiency, potentially transforming the grid's capacity and reliability.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 01, 2026
Het zich richten op energiebezorging in plaats van opwekking kan het kritieke behoefte aan duurzame en schaalbare energiebronnen over het hoofd zien.
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Focusing on the delivery of energy rather than generation may overlook the critical need for sustainable and scalable energy sources.

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Modulaire fabricage in energie-infrastructuur zou tot efficiëntere productie en inzet kunnen leiden, waardoor kosten en milieueffect afnemen.
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Modular manufacturing in energy infrastructure could lead to more efficient production and deployment, reducing costs and environmental impact.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 01, 2026
De groei van datacenters kan energie-inefficiënties verergeren en het net belasten, waardoor de voordelen van vooruitgang in elektriciteitsopwekking worden tenietgedaan.
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The rise of data centers can exacerbate energy inefficiencies and strain the grid, countering the benefits of advancements in power generation technology.

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