Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a 470 MWe PWR design with 500-day refueling cycle and factory-built modules.
It uses low-enriched uranium and achieves 60-year life with passive safety features. UK government selected it for GBNPP replacement. Deployment targeted for early 2030s with £210M funding.
Why it matters now
Rolls-Royce SMR leads UK SMR program, influencing 2025 Great British Nuclear tenders. Export potential grows with data center power needs.