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- 1NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for BWRX-300 small modular reactor●NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued the first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor, developed by GE Vernova Hitachi for the Tennessee Valley Authority at the Clinch River site. The move marks a milestone for next-generation nuclear power in America, with observers highlighting its significance for the future of clean energy and nuclear deployment.
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A new assessment asks whether small modular reactors are truly close to commercial deployment, or whether timelines remain optimistic. The nuclear industry has promised smaller, factory-built reactors for years, but most designs are still awaiting regulatory approval, funding, and a proven track record. Observers are weighing cost overruns and delays against rising demand for firm, low-carbon power, making the realistic arrival date of SMRs a live question in energy circles.
- 3Second RITM-200C reactor completed for Chukotka floating power plant●The second RITM-200C small modular reactor unit has been manufactured for the floating nuclear power plant destined to s
The second RITM-200C small modular reactor has been manufactured for a floating nuclear power plant intended to supply electricity to a copper mining centre in Chukotka, Russia. The news highlights the growing role of small modular reactors in powering remote industrial sites.