Small Modular Reactors

NuScale outlines ‘challenges’ faced in meeting NRC regulations on SMR design

Aug 6, 2019

NuScale sought exemptions to tackle hurdles in licensing process for its passive technology.

Canada SMR race expands to six entrants

Jun 5, 2019

U-Battery is latest of six confirmed proposals for an operational small modular reactor by 2026.

Westinghouse targets fast licensing, tiny footprint for new SMR

May 22, 2019

Westinghouse’s eVinci heat pipe reactor design will provide cost and siting advantages and high technology readiness should accelerate design licensing approval, project directors told...

NuScale, Lightbridge to develop advanced SMR fuel; UK launches 'virtual engineering' for new reactors

May 22, 2019

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

Korea's Doosan to supply NuScale parts; French energy bill to delay reactor closures

May 8, 2019

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

NuScale develops new micro reactor designs in fresh SMR push

Apr 17, 2019

SMR developer NuScale is developing two different micro reactor designs, targeting industry and remote customers with faster deployment and longer fuel cycles, Tom Mundy, Chief...

Entergy to sell Indian Point to Holtec upon closure; GFP files for Canada’s first SMR project licence

Apr 17, 2019

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

US scientists seek new parts to accelerate fast reactor build

Apr 3, 2019

The U.S.' first fast neutron test reactor in decades will use advanced monitoring technology to speed up advanced reactor tests and Department of Energy (DOE) scientists are...

Westinghouse, Kairos win $18mn of SMR funding; US reveals Saudi nuclear export approvals

Apr 3, 2019

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Canada SMR groups pass early development tests in first reactor push

Mar 13, 2019

Advanced reactor developers are meeting early business case and safety requirements but these pioneering groups must overcome further licensing challenges to tap Canada’s large...

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