US regulators approve construction of BWRX-300 small nuclear reactor for data centers
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Tennessee Valley Authority to build a 300MW BWRX-300 reactor at its Clinch River site after a 14-month assessment.
Regulatory approval timeline
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission finished its review process in fourteen months. This decision authorizes the utility to begin construction work immediately at the Clinch River location.
Future power generation steps
TVA must secure an additional license before loading nuclear fuel or starting electricity production. The approved unit uses boiling-water technology that relies on natural circulation for coolant movement.
Potential project expansion plans
Officials are considering building up to four BWRX-300 units at the Tennessee location. Construction timing for these additional reactors remains undecided by the utility company.
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