Small Modular Reactors
Commons · Question 3777 · Tabled 2 Sep 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Michael Shanks, 10 Sep 2024
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...