(Rolls-Royce) Nuclear
We’re leading the way with an innovative and effective solution to a changing global power requirement.
Building nuclear power stations is costly, complex and takes time. Our UK Small Nuclear Reactor is a low-cost alternative for a global market. With a modular design that’s built in a factory, it can improve certainty of delivery, reduce complexity, optimise safety
A solid foundation
We’ve been a nuclear reactor plant designer since the UK nuclear submarine programme started. We’ve provided compact nuclear pressure water reactors (PWRs) across seven submarine classes, and have been involved in the design of a number of civil nuclear power stations.
Safe, reliable and affordable low carbon electricity. A Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme presents a truly innovative solution that will redefine methods of delivering low carbon power. SMRs will be made in centralised UK based manufacturing facilities and then transported to anywhere in the country or overseas, producing benefits of scale which will drive down costs. We’re developing a patented modular concept which is designed specifically for factory manufacture and commissioning, increased speed of installation and reduced onsite construction work.
Location
- Currently, nuclear power stations are large scale sites that typically cover an area of over 400,000m2.
- This is because traditionally once a company has gone through the time and expense of securing an appropriate site, it was more cost effective to build as much capacity on that site as possible.
- Construction of these sites can take years to complete and their complexity can lead to significant delays and escalating costs.
