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ABB signs MoU with Rolls-Royce SMR on small modular reactor collaboration

PUBT·09/08/2026 08:10:46
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ABB signs MoU with Rolls-Royce SMR on small modular reactor collaboration
  • ABB signed a memorandum of understanding with Rolls-Royce SMR to collaborate on small modular nuclear reactor projects.
  • Partnership targets standardized, factory-built units rated at 470 MW, aiming to reduce delivery risk and improve schedule certainty.
  • ABB will assess deploying automation, electrification, instrumentation, and communications to help scale a planned fleet of reactors.
  • Rolls-Royce SMR is advancing site-specific work for an initial three-unit UK deployment, with additional projects under development in Europe.
  • IEA forecasts global SMR capacity of 40 GW by 2050 under current policies, rising to 120 GW with stronger support.


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