First fleet of three to four reactors could be deployed in one or two European countries
A rendering of a Nuward small modular reactor nuclear power station. Courtesy Nuward.
The conceptual design for the French Nuward small modular reactor (SMR) should be completed by the middle of 2026 with a detailed design ready in 2031 following a recent project pause, a company representative has said.
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