Westinghouse's AP300™ SMR received UK Generic Design Assessment approval for deployment.

Westinghouse's AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR) received approval for the UK's Generic Design Assessment, allowing it to proceed with development and deployment in the UK. The reactor design utilizes Gen III+ AP1000® technology, previously approved in Great Britain, the US, and China, and in compliance with European Utility Requirements standards. The first operating unit of the AP300 is expected to be available in the early 2030s.

August 23, 2024
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