6-Gigawatt Nuclear Expansion: How ENTRA1 and NuScale Are Reshaping America's Power Infrastructure

The U.S. energy landscape is experiencing a seismic shift. A groundbreaking partnership between ENTRA1 Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is set to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of small modular reactor (SMR) capacity across seven states—marking the largest SMR deployment initiative in American history.

The scale is staggering: this expansion will generate enough carbon-free, baseload electricity to match the entire power consumption of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. For industries drowning in electricity demand—hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, semiconductor fabs, and advanced manufacturing—this announcement signals a fundamental reshaping of energy security.

Why This Matters Now

The timing is no accident. Data centers powered by AI models are consuming electricity at unprecedented rates. Semiconductor manufacturing requires reliable, 24/7 baseload power. Traditional grid infrastructure cannot keep pace. ENTRA1’s partnership with TVA directly addresses this energy crunch by committing to deliver firm, round-the-clock power through NuScale’s proven SMR technology.

What makes this feasible is that NuScale holds the only U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission-approved SMR design ready for commercial deployment. Each NuScale Power Module generates 77 megawatts of electricity, with the flexibility to scale up to 924 MWe through modular configurations.

The ENTRA1-NuScale Advantage

ENTRA1 Energy brings deep expertise in infrastructure financing, asset management, and large-scale project execution. The company’s leadership team combines veterans from energy production, investment banking, and critical infrastructure sectors. This creates a streamlined development model: ENTRA1 owns and finances the ENTRA1 Energy Plants, each powered by multiple NuScale modules, while NuScale supplies the proven nuclear technology.

The arrangement transcends simple project finance. ENTRA1 holds exclusive global rights to commercialize and deploy NuScale’s SMR systems, positioning the partnership as the primary vehicle for NuScale’s international expansion beyond the TVA region.

Beyond Electricity: Multiple Applications

NuScale’s modular, factory-fabricated design unlocks applications far beyond power generation. The technology supports hydrogen production, district heating, desalination, and industrial process heat. This versatility makes the SMRs attractive to diverse end-users across industrial and commercial sectors seeking carbon-free thermal energy solutions.

National Energy Strategy

This deployment aligns with administration priorities on energy dominance and advanced nuclear advancement. By combining TVA’s legacy as a community-focused utility, ENTRA1’s innovative financing models, and NuScale’s regulatory-approved technology, the program strengthens America’s competitive position in next-generation nuclear power production.

The agreement represents validation that small modular reactors have moved beyond theoretical promise into concrete, large-scale execution. With energy demands accelerating and carbon-free baseload power becoming a strategic imperative, the ENTRA1-TVA-NuScale collaboration may serve as a blueprint for future infrastructure deployment across the nation.