Britain's government has signed a contract with Rolls-Royce to design small modular reactors (SMRs), with £2.6 billion allocated for the program. The project will proceed through design, regulatory engagement, and site-specific planning, though first power generation is not expected before the 2030s.
Infrastructure
Britain gives Rolls-Royce the nod to sketch out its mini reactor future
Britain commits £2.6 billion to Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor (SMR) design program, advancing regulatory phases with first deployments expected in the 2030s as part of its nuclear infrastructure strategy.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The RegisterBY sys://pipeline
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