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Small Modular Reactors

Asked by Charlotte NicholsLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 11 April 2025UIN 44121

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many successful applicants there will be to the Great British Nuclear small modular reactor selection process.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Great British Nuclear is driving forward its SMR competition for UK deployment and, following conclusion of detailed negotiations, has invited the four shortlisted companies to submit final tenders. GBN will evaluate these, with final decisions on technology selection to be taken in the Spring. Further updates will follow in due course.

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