Small Modular Reactors

Southern Nuclear eyes demo advanced reactor by 2025 as tests progress

Mar 22, 2017

Southern Nuclear's advanced reactor funding spans several technology types and U.S. public-private partnerships are supporting the development of new testing facilities and...

GE Hitachi, ARC to license joint reactor in Canada; Siemens installs first live 3D-printed part

Mar 21, 2017

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know.

Canada set for first lead-cooled reactor by 2025 after $200mn funding boost

Mar 8, 2017

LeadCold plans to use the large investment by Indian conglomerate Essel Group to fund pre-licensing, detailed engineering design, and development costs for a 3 MW demonstration reactor...

Terrestrial Energy to unveil US SMR site, supplier plans in 2017

Feb 22, 2017

The molten salt reactor developer has shortlisted four existing nuclear sites for its first U.S. power plant, Simon Irish, CEO, said. The company plans to provide the Nuclear...

BP raises 2035 nuclear forecast; China to surpass US capacity by 2026

Feb 7, 2017

Nuclear power news you need to know.

Westinghouse 3D printing trials reveal cost savings for all reactor types

Jan 25, 2017

New research has shown that additive manufacturing (AM) can halve manufacturing costs for replacement nuclear parts and complex design prototypes will demonstrate efficiency gains for...

NuScale files US’ first SMR license application as suppliers await tender

Jan 10, 2017

NuScale's Design Certification Application (DCA) marks a major step for the SMR industry and the Oregon-based developer has identified around six more potential plants in Western...

3D printers could slash SMR lead times from years to months

Nov 29, 2016

Investment in additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology would cut lead times for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and offer a competitive advantage for low-volume components and...

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