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> We’re building a brand new kind of nuclear reactor that can be used in places where power is unreliable, expensive, and dirty.

Afghanistan.

> It’s something that we know people want, and we can build it now, and here’s why

Right. These 'people' are called 'Army', 'Airforce' and 'Navy':

Also, people who have a higher bar for "unreliable" e.g. emergency services want power even after the storm-of-the-century.

Don't forget about Waffle House. I'm sure there is a market for an under-the-sink reactor.

Ha ha. Wrong. Actually the biggest demand is remote communities currently burning lots and lots of diesel. Military is way, way too slow moving.