Core Viewpoint - The growth of the AI market is creating strong demand for nuclear power companies, particularly those like NuScale Power and Oklo, which are positioned to meet the energy needs of data centers [1][2]. Company Comparisons - NuScale Power develops small modular reactors (SMRs) that generate up to 77 megawatts of electricity (MWe) and can be configured in flexible arrangements, with a maximum output of 924 MWe from 12 modules [4][5]. - Oklo produces smaller microreactors, generating 1.5 MWe each, which can be combined to produce between 15 to 100 MWe, making them suitable for remote deployments [6]. Regulatory Approvals and Designs - NuScale is the only company with Standard Design Approvals from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its SMRs, with approvals for both 50 MWe and 77 MWe designs [5]. - Oklo's microreactors utilize metallic uranium fuel pellets, which are denser and cheaper to produce compared to the standard uranium dioxide fuel used by NuScale [6][7]. Financial Performance and Projections - In 2024, NuScale's revenue increased by 62% to $37 million, but its net loss more than doubled to $137 million. Analysts project a 34% revenue increase to $50 million in 2025, with a reduced net loss of $69 million [10][11]. - Oklo is not expected to generate revenue until late 2027 or early 2028, with projected net losses of $66 million in 2025 and $78 million in 2026, despite a market value of $10.2 billion [12]. Market Valuation - NuScale's market capitalization is $6.7 billion, reflecting a valuation of 135 times its current sales [11]. - Oklo's high market valuation of over 762 times its expected revenue in 2027 is attributed to the influence of Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, who is a significant investor [12][13]. Investment Outlook - NuScale's SMRs are considered more suitable for large-scale nuclear plants and direct power supply to data centers, while Oklo's microreactors are better for small, remote deployments [14]. - Despite being a speculative investment, NuScale is viewed as a more stable option compared to Oklo, which is seen as overvalued and lacking meaningful revenue [15].