KULR Technology Group Grants Carbon Fiber Cathode License for Nuclear Reactor Application in Japan

(Houston, Texas) Advanced energy management company KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) announced today the signing of a multi-million dollar licensing agreement with a new technology partner to enable advanced carbon fiber cathode applications for nuclear reactor systems in Japan.

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“This licensing agreement represents a significant milestone for KULR as we expand the applications of our carbon fiber technologies into the nuclear energy sector,” said KULR Technology Group CEO Michael Mo. “We are proud to partner with an innovative Licensee to bring our cutting-edge cathode and thermal interface materials to the forefront of nuclear reactor technology.”

According to the company’s website, KULR Technology Group seeks “to provide renewable energy in a safe, reliable and sustainable manner;" its thermal management technologies strive to fulfill an addressable $24 billion thermal management systems market.

KULR offers comprehensive solutions in thermal interface materials, lightweight heat exchangers, and protection against lithium-ion battery thermal runaway propagation, according to the company’s website.

KULR partners with customers and suppliers to develop products and technical solutionsIts solutions in the thermal management and battery markets, and serves a range of industries and subindustries including space, aerospace and defense, energy storage systems, e-Mobility and electric vehicles, transportation logistics, battery safety testing and vibration reduction services.

“The Company’s holistic offering allows delivery of commercial-off-the-shelf and custom next generation energy storage systems in rapid timelines for a fraction of the cost compared to traditional programs,” reads today’s press release.

On December 4, 2024, KULR announced that its Board of Directors agreed to include bitcoin as a primary asset in its treasury program and committed to allocating up to 90% of its surplus cash to the acquisition of bitcoin.

Per today’s press release from KULR , the licensed carbon fiber cathode solutions are specifically engineered for critical use in nuclear reactors, offering enhanced safety, superior heat dissipation, and structural integrity; the carbon fiber-based thermal interface materials provide high-performance solutions for demanding nuclear energy applications.

The license will be applied to laser-based nuclear fusion systems as well as small modular reactors (SMRs), which KULR describes as “a rapidly emerging technology with the potential to deliver cost-effective and reliable fusion energy.”

According to KULR, laser-based fusion employee high-powered lasers to initiate fusion and represent “a groundbreaking alternative to traditional methods.”

Per KULR, the licensing agreement underscores KULR’s leadership in carbon fiber-based energy solutions and opens new opportunities for advancements in nuclear technology within Japan and the broader Asian market.

“By leveraging its innovative carbon fiber cathode technology, KULR aims to contribute to the development of fusion technology to meet the world’s increasing energy demands while addressing climate change,” reads today’s press release.

Goldman Sachs’ estimates hold that data center energy demand – which currently represents 1-2% of global energy demand – is projected to double by 2030, per KULR – this growth is driven by hyperscalers increasingly focusing on nuclear energy to meet the rising demands of AI-powered applications in data centers. Per the U.S. Department of Energy, according to KULR, global electricity use is projected to rise by as much as 75% BY 2050.

Shares of KULR, which are down ~ 42% ytd but up ~ 1,213% over the past year, gapped higher at the open today and are are trading up ~ 8.8% at $2.41 as of 11.53 a.m EST (1653 GMT).

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