en.Wedoany.com Reported - The SMR-300 small modular reactor design developed by the American company Holtec has successfully passed the second phase of the UK's Generic Design Assessment (GDA).

The assessment covered 21 technical areas of the reactor design, and the results indicated no fundamental safety, security, nuclear material protection, or environmental protection flaws that would prevent its deployment in the UK.

This approval is a significant milestone for the Holtec SMR-300 project, marking the achievement of effective collaboration with regulatory bodies. According to the assessment results, the regulators will proceed with more detailed design evaluations in subsequent phases to support the deployment of SMRs in England or Wales.

Holtec stated that the positive feedback from the regulator provides strong validation for the safety and design maturity of the SMR-300 reactor, enhancing confidence in its readiness. The design utilizes pressurized water reactor technology, capable of delivering approximately 300 megawatts of electricity or 1050 megawatts of thermal energy, suitable for industrial applications with broad global deployment potential.

Holtec plans to deploy two SMR-300 units at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant site in Michigan, preparing for further domestic and international orders. Additionally, in collaboration with EDF Energy, Holtec plans to deploy an SMR-300 at the decommissioned Cottam coal-fired power plant site in Nottinghamshire, England, to power a new advanced data center.

Tom Greatrex, CEO of the UK Nuclear Industry Association, stated that this approval is a key driver for the UK to build a robust portfolio of nuclear projects to achieve clean and reliable electricity, strengthen energy security, and create high-quality jobs. He emphasized that the UK should accelerate regulatory reforms to promote technological advancement, attract investment, and expedite the deployment of new nuclear technologies.

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