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Terra Innovatum Secures Letter of Intent to Deploy Micro-Modular Reactor for Latin American Data Centers
On July 20, Italy‑based Terra Innovatum Global N.V. announced a landmark step toward commercial nuclear deployment in Latin America: a letter of intent to supply its SOLO micro‑modular reactor platform to DIRECTV Latin America and SKY Brasil data‑center operations. The agreement, which covers up to 8 MWe of behind‑the‑meter power, will power facilities in Argentina and Brazil—including a site in Jaguariúna that hosts SKY Brasil’s broadcast services.
The deal marks Terra Innovatum’s first announced commercial venture in the region and signals growing interest in low‑carbon, high‑reliability power for mission‑critical digital infrastructure. The company said the initiative will provide reliable, clean energy for Waiken ILW’s data‑center operations while demonstrating a proof of concept for other long‑term, energy‑intensive activities within the Waiken ILW group.
"Critical communications infrastructure demands uninterrupted, resilient power," said Alessandro Petruzzi, co‑founder and CEO of Terra Innovatum. "This agreement demonstrates the growing commercial opportunity for behind‑the‑meter nuclear energy beyond AI data centers, extending into media, telecommunications and other critical infrastructure sectors."
The SOLO reactor, conceived in 2018 and engineered over six years, is a 1 MWe helium‑gas‑cooled, low‑enriched‑uranium (LEU) unit that can operate safely for up to 15 years without refueling. Terra Innovatum emphasizes that the design uses commercially available off‑the‑shelf components and follows a proven licensing path to reduce supply‑chain risk and ensure cost predictability. The platform can accommodate both LEU+ and high‑assay low‑enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel, allowing it to adapt to evolving fuel options.
Giordano Morichi, founding partner, chief business‑development officer and director of investor relations, noted that the collaboration with Waiken ILW showcases the commercial strength of Terra Innovatum’s global supply chain and the versatility of the SOLO technology. "The agreement demonstrates that SOLO is not designed for a single market; it can scale across multiple industries and geographies, including telecommunications, cloud infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, industrial facilities and other mission‑critical operations," he said.
By delivering direct, behind‑the‑meter power to DIRECTV’s streaming and broadcast services, the micro‑modular reactors aim to eliminate reliance on grid connections or diesel backup generators. The result should be lower operational costs and reduced carbon emissions for the media and telecommunications sector.
The announcement follows a series of milestones in the development of Terra Innovatum’s micro‑modular reactors. Earlier this year, the company secured all critical components for the SOLO platform and has been engaging with regulators and potential customers in North America and Europe. The Latin‑American letter of intent represents a tangible step toward commercial deployment in a region that has shown increasing interest in low‑carbon, high‑reliability power solutions.
While the letter of intent does not commit to a final contract, it signals a growing demand for behind‑the‑meter nuclear power to support mission‑critical digital infrastructure. The agreement also positions Terra Innovatum as a potential partner for other Latin‑American utilities and data‑center operators seeking clean, resilient energy.
The next phase will involve detailed engineering, site assessments and regulatory approvals. Terra Innovatum has indicated that the deployment timeline will align with the construction schedules of the DIRECTV and SKY Brasil data‑center facilities, though no specific completion date has yet been disclosed.
In sum, Terra Innovatum’s letter of intent with Waiken ILW marks the first announced commercial deployment of its SOLO micro‑modular reactor in Latin America. The partnership will provide up to 8 MWe of behind‑the‑meter power to support DIRECTV Latin America and SKY Brasil data‑center operations, underscoring the viability of micro‑modular nuclear technology for critical infrastructure in the region.
The deal marks Terra Innovatum’s first announced commercial venture in the region and signals growing interest in low‑carbon, high‑reliability power for mission‑critical digital infrastructure. The company said the initiative will provide reliable, clean energy for Waiken ILW’s data‑center operations while demonstrating a proof of concept for other long‑term, energy‑intensive activities within the Waiken ILW group.
"Critical communications infrastructure demands uninterrupted, resilient power," said Alessandro Petruzzi, co‑founder and CEO of Terra Innovatum. "This agreement demonstrates the growing commercial opportunity for behind‑the‑meter nuclear energy beyond AI data centers, extending into media, telecommunications and other critical infrastructure sectors."
The SOLO reactor, conceived in 2018 and engineered over six years, is a 1 MWe helium‑gas‑cooled, low‑enriched‑uranium (LEU) unit that can operate safely for up to 15 years without refueling. Terra Innovatum emphasizes that the design uses commercially available off‑the‑shelf components and follows a proven licensing path to reduce supply‑chain risk and ensure cost predictability. The platform can accommodate both LEU+ and high‑assay low‑enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel, allowing it to adapt to evolving fuel options.
Giordano Morichi, founding partner, chief business‑development officer and director of investor relations, noted that the collaboration with Waiken ILW showcases the commercial strength of Terra Innovatum’s global supply chain and the versatility of the SOLO technology. "The agreement demonstrates that SOLO is not designed for a single market; it can scale across multiple industries and geographies, including telecommunications, cloud infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, industrial facilities and other mission‑critical operations," he said.
By delivering direct, behind‑the‑meter power to DIRECTV’s streaming and broadcast services, the micro‑modular reactors aim to eliminate reliance on grid connections or diesel backup generators. The result should be lower operational costs and reduced carbon emissions for the media and telecommunications sector.
The announcement follows a series of milestones in the development of Terra Innovatum’s micro‑modular reactors. Earlier this year, the company secured all critical components for the SOLO platform and has been engaging with regulators and potential customers in North America and Europe. The Latin‑American letter of intent represents a tangible step toward commercial deployment in a region that has shown increasing interest in low‑carbon, high‑reliability power solutions.
While the letter of intent does not commit to a final contract, it signals a growing demand for behind‑the‑meter nuclear power to support mission‑critical digital infrastructure. The agreement also positions Terra Innovatum as a potential partner for other Latin‑American utilities and data‑center operators seeking clean, resilient energy.
The next phase will involve detailed engineering, site assessments and regulatory approvals. Terra Innovatum has indicated that the deployment timeline will align with the construction schedules of the DIRECTV and SKY Brasil data‑center facilities, though no specific completion date has yet been disclosed.
In sum, Terra Innovatum’s letter of intent with Waiken ILW marks the first announced commercial deployment of its SOLO micro‑modular reactor in Latin America. The partnership will provide up to 8 MWe of behind‑the‑meter power to support DIRECTV Latin America and SKY Brasil data‑center operations, underscoring the viability of micro‑modular nuclear technology for critical infrastructure in the region.
