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- 1NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for BWRX-300 small reactor●NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued the first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor, developed by GE Vernova Hitachi, for the Tennessee Valley Authority's Clinch River site. Supporters are calling it a milestone for advanced nuclear power in America, as small modular reactors are seen as a key technology for delivering reliable, lower-carbon electricity.
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Discussion is focused on how soon small modular reactors could realistically be deployed. The debate centres on whether SMR technology is genuinely near commercial readiness or still years away, with questions about costs, regulatory approvals and construction timelines dominating the conversation as interest in nuclear power as a climate solution grows.