A consortium led by Polish industrialist Michał Sołowow announces a £35bn plan to build a fleet of 14 small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) across the UK. Reporting across outlets says the reactors would be installed on three British sites, including a location connected to a former nuclear plant in Gloucestershire. The consortium is described as being led by Sołowow’s SGE, with the reported initiative relying on private investment to finance the rollout. One report states the planned generating capacity is sufficient to cover energy needs equivalent to around 8 million UK homes over more than 60 years. Another outlet specifies the technology as GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors. The plan also includes a timetable for delivery, with one report saying the project targets first power in 2034. Other coverage gathered in news listings references related activity and potential partners, but the core elements reported by the main articles remain the same: a 14-reactor SMR fleet, a projected overall cost of £35bn, three UK sites, and an aim to begin operation around the early-to-mid 2030s.
Billionaire-backed plan proposes 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites
A consortium led by Polish industrialist Michał Sołowow announces a £35bn plan to build a fleet of 14 small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) across the UK. Reporting across outlets says the reactors wo...
- A consortium led by Michał Sołowow, through SGE, proposes building 14 small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK.
- The planned scheme is estimated at £35bn and uses private capital.
- The reactors would be sited across three UK locations, including Gloucestershire at or near a former nuclear plant site.
- One report identifies the reactor design as GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300.
- The project is described as targeting first power in 2034 and claims the output could be equivalent to powering around 8 million homes for more than 60 years.
A Polish billionaire has laid out plans to build a fleet of small nuclear reactors across Britain, at an estimated £35bn, TechRadar reported. Michał Sołowow’s firm, SGE, says it wants to install 14 GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors on three UK sites. It is targeting first power in 2034. The numbers are large. Together the […] This story continues at The Next Web
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