UK SMR Competition Narrows Contenders to Four Nuclear Designs

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:27:37 +0000

The UK government has narrowed its shortlist of technologies competing in its flagship Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition to four candidates. On Sept. 25, it announced that Westinghouse, GE-Hitachi Nuclear […]

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The Rolls-Royce SMR, utilizing established Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) technology, is designed to generate up to 470 MWe of low-carbon energy, comparable to over 150 onshore wind turbines. The plant has a 60-year design life and a capacity factor above 95%. Its modular construction, involving 1,500 transportable modules, aims to reduce on-site construction time. The SMR is designed with both passive and active safety features, and it has potential for cogeneration applications. Rolls-Royce SMR targets both domestic and international markets, focusing on scalability and competitive energy generation. Courtesy: Rolls-Royce SMR

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UK Shortlists Six Nuclear Designs in SMR Competition, Intends to Award Contract by Summer 2024

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:53:25 +0000

Six nuclear designs will advance to the next phase of the UK’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition, a fast-track measure that could result in a government contract within the next […]

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