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TVA Submits Application for First US BWRX-300 SMR

2025-05-25

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has submitted an application to build a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) at Clinch River, marking a significant milestone in US advanced nuclear technology development. This is the first US construction permit application for the BWRX-300, a smaller, more efficient and safer reactor design. TVA has invested in the design and is pursuing government funding, aiming to begin site preparation as early as 2026. The project highlights the growing interest in SMRs to meet increasing energy demands.

Italy Revives Nuclear Power Plans: A Post-Chernobyl Shift?

2025-03-04

Italy's government has approved a draft law to reintroduce nuclear power, aiming to address energy security and climate change goals, with a target of carbon neutrality by 2050. After phasing out nuclear energy following a 1987 referendum, a shift in public opinion and government policy has led to the inclusion of nuclear power in national energy plans. The new law emphasizes advanced modular reactor technologies and establishes an independent regulatory authority to ensure safety and transparency.