Small Modular Reactors

US extends tax credit for nuclear new build; GE Hitachi joins Holtec SMR project

Feb 21, 2018

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

Mini reactor builders eye fleet savings to supply Canada's icy north

Feb 7, 2018

Very small modular reactor (VSMR) developers must maximize economies of series and centralize plant construction and operations to make nuclear power competitive in northern Canada,...

Canada VSMR developers urged to pitch heat advantage in local talks

Feb 7, 2018

Very small modular reactor (VSMR) developers must demonstrate power and heat advantages and plan economic partnerships with local groups to penetrate Northern Canada's remote...

Nuclear cost study captures global learnings as UK targets 30% cuts

Dec 13, 2017

A new study of global nuclear plant costs is seeking to maximize learnings from Asian and Russian construction efficiencies using an evidence-based approach which drove cost reductions...

South Korea set to enter UK new build market; UK to provide 56mn pounds to advanced reactors

Dec 13, 2017

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

Siemens eyes hundreds of 3D printed parts after world’s first reactor install

Nov 29, 2017

Following pioneering work at a Slovenian reactor, Siemens plans to expand its Additive Manufacturing (AM) facilities as progress on gas-fired turbines expands the temperature limits of...

NRC issues rules towards faster decommissioning; UK MPs slam Hinkley Point negotiations

Nov 29, 2017

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

France postpones reactor closures; Jordan signs SMR accord with Rolls-Royce

Nov 15, 2017

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

Canada signs flurry of SMR contracts as innovation support widens

Nov 1, 2017

After a surge of SMR proposals, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has started research work to support four different design technologies and is working with public and industry partners...

Westinghouse to install first 3D-printed reactor fuel part in 2018

Nov 1, 2017

Westinghouse aims to be the first company to install an additive manufacturing fuel component in a commercial reactor as the group targets lower replacement parts costs and faster...

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