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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/5912949

EDF, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International LLC, Holtec Britain Limited, NuScale Power, Rolls Royce and Westinghouse Electric Company UK Limited have been chosen for the next stage of the process.

The Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition is part of the government’s plan for up to a quarter of all UK electricity to come from nuclear power by 2050.

The next stage of the process will see companies able to bid for Government contracts with successful bids from the six going to contract award stage next summer.

Next summer is soon