NRC Certifies First U.S. Small Modular Reactor Design
WEBJan 20, 2023 · The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued its final rule in the Federal Register to certify NuScale Power’s small modular reactor. The company’s power module becomes the first SMR design certified by the NRC and just the seventh reactor design cleared for use in the United States.
Small modular reactor - Wikipedia
WEBSmall modular reactors (SMRs) are a class of small nuclear fission reactors, designed to be built in a factory, shipped to operational sites for installation and then used to power buildings or other commercial operations.
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? - International …
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW (e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors.
How small modular reactors could expand nuclear power in the …
WEBSep 7, 2024 · New nuclear plant designs, called small modular reactors, could speed deployment of carbon-free power in the future as electricity demand rises. These small reactors would have simpler...
Advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) - Department of Energy
WEBAdvanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a key part of the Department’s goal to develop safe, clean, and affordable nuclear power options. The advanced SMRs currently under development in the United States represent a variety of sizes, technology options, capabilities, and deployment scenarios.
AP300™ SMR | Westinghouse Nuclear
WEBThe Westinghouse AP300 SMR delivers on the promises of small modular reactors: smaller scale, modular construction for efficient build schedules, state-of-the-art safety and reliability. The benefits of basing AP300 on the proven AP1000 reactor include: More than 30 years licensing advanced passive safety technologies with global regulators.
DOE Announces $900 Million to Accelerate the Deployment of …
WEBJun 17, 2024 · As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to fund up to $900 million to support the initial U.S. deployments of Generation III+ (Gen III+) Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies.
NuScale Power | Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Nuclear Technology
WEBWe are the global leaders in SMR nuclear technology, delivering our groundbreaking NuScale Power Module to customers in 4, 6, and 12-module VOYGR power plants.
Small Modular Reactors - Rolls-Royce
WEBRolls-Royce SMR is a low-cost clean energy solution, using proven and commercially available technology to deliver a fully integrated, factory built nuclear power plant. With a relentless focus on modularisation, and maximising the amount of work conducted under factory conditions, we are able to revolutionise how nuclear power gets delivered.
The US certifies the first small modular nuclear reactor design
WEBJan 23, 2023 · For the first time, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has certified a design for an advanced small modular reactor (SMR). The certification allows utilities to choose the advanced...