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Parliament backs EU push for small nuclear reactors
The European Parliament backed the development of small nuclear reactors (SMRs) this week, a move welcomed by EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, who has already called for a rapid turnaround of EU initiatives.
read more... 15/12/2023
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Poland approves construction of SMR nuclear units at six sites
Poland has given the green light for the construction of 24 new small modular reactor (SMR) units across six sites, executives of the company that will build the nuclear facilities said on Thursday, as Warsaw looks to reduce its use of fossil fuels.
read more... 08/12/2023
Consortium to speed up development of lead-cooled SMRs
Five partners from Belgium, Italy, Romania and the USA have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development, demonstration and commercialisation of lead-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs).
read more... 10/11/2023
European Commission to create SMR Industrial Alliance
In response to calls from the nuclear industry, research community and nuclear safety regulators, the European Commission will establish an Industrial Alliance dedicated to small modular reactors (SMRs) in early 2024, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson has announced.
read more... 08/11/2023
Britain opens competition to develop small nuclear plants by the 2030s
Britain on Tuesday opened a competition to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), and is aiming to see them operating in the country by the early 2030's, according to energy security minister Grant Shapps.
read more... 19/07/2023