GE-Hitachi
Joint venture between General Electric (US) and Hitachi (Japan). BWR and ABWR technology. BWRX-300 SMR (simplified BWR, 300 MWe) lead candidate for multiple utilities including OPG Darlington. Website: https://www.gehitachiprism.com
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GE-Hitachi
Overview
Joint venture between General Electric (US) and Hitachi (Japan). BWR and ABWR technology. BWRX-300 SMR (simplified BWR, 300 MWe) lead candidate for multiple utilities including OPG Darlington. Website: https://www.gehitachiprism.com
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Sources
- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy [UNVERIFIED] — Official company website for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, providing details on their technologies and projects.
- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy - Wikipedia — Wikipedia page with an overview of the company’s history, joint venture details, and reactor technologies.
- World Nuclear Association - GE Hitachi Profile [UNVERIFIED] — WNA profile and information on GE Hitachi’s reactor designs, including BWR and ABWR technologies.
- GE Hitachi BWRX-300 [UNVERIFIED] — Official page for the BWRX-300 SMR, detailing specifications and project updates.
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