Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 3777

Small Modular Reactors

Tabled: 2 September 2024

Answered: 10 September 2024

Question

Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to announce the results of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition; and what assessment he has made of the contribution of SMRs to net zero energy generation targets in 2030

Answer

Michael Shanks

Great British Nuclear was established in 2023 as an expert nuclear delivery. It is currently running a small modular reactor technology selection process. This is a live procurement and is ongoing; the window for submitting tenders has now closed and Grea...

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