The UK’s Great British Nuclear (GBN) has shortlisted four companies—GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls Royce SMR, and Westinghouse—for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program. After a thorough two-stage evaluation, the designs have been confirmed as viable for UK deployment, undergoing rigorous analysis on factors like safety and scalability. GBN Chair Simon Bowen emphasized the importance of the SMR program for the UK’s energy future, and upcoming negotiations will refine the selection process, with final decisions set for spring. The chosen SMRs are expected to support the UK’s sustainable energy goals and energy independence.
