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Nuclear hydrogen economics could favor small modular designs

May 2, 2018

High temperatures and operational flexibility could position small modular reactors (SMRs) at the heart of the growing hydrogen market, experts told Nuclear Energy Insider.

China loads fuel at world's first AP1000 reactor; Bruce Power awards CA$914mn of supply contracts

May 2, 2018

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

GE Hitachi chases gas plant displacement with new 300 MW reactor

Apr 18, 2018

The capital cost of GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 boiling water reactor is estimated to be up to 50% lower than other light water reactor SMRs while operations and maintenance (O&M) costs...

NuScale eyes first SMR module by 2020 as licensing hits year 1 targets

Apr 18, 2018

A year in, NuScale's SMR design license review remains "on or ahead of schedule" and the developer plans to select its preferred supplier group for the module...

New Jersey lawmakers agree nuclear subsidies; EDF finds welding issues at new French reactor

Apr 18, 2018

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

SMR heat supply sales hinge on storage, power switching efficiency

Apr 4, 2018

Storage efficiency, power-heat switching capability and infrastructure readiness will be key drivers of advanced reactor deployment in district heating networks, small modular reactor...

US nuclear operator files for bankruptcy protection; Terrestrial signs Idaho SMR agreement

Apr 4, 2018

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

Bruce Power to lead SMR work group as Canada builds business case

Mar 21, 2018

Nuclear operator Bruce Power is to co-chair a regulatory readiness working group and expand its knowledge of small modular reactor (SMR) technology as part of the Canadian government...

Russian hackers target US reactors; Middle East to install 14 GW of nuclear by 2028

Mar 21, 2018

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

Rolls-Royce SMR to use on-site 'factories' to hit 60 pounds/MWh

Mar 7, 2018

Rolls Royce has minimized R&D needs to lower first of a kind (FOAK) risks and foresees modular build gains of up to 15% in line with aerospace and shipbuilding experience, David...

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