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Small modular reactors in the transition from fossil fuels

Inquiry

This inquiry will assess the factors hindering small modular reactor (SMR) deployment in the UK and the ways in which SMRs can be utilised to meet net zero targets and the 24GW nuclear power target by 2050.  

It will examine why there has been slow progress in the deployment of SMRs in the UK, how best to deploy SMRs using existing best practise and experience, and the potential public benefits of adopting SMRs as part of the UK’s energy mix.  

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Thursday 9 November 2023.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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Correspondence

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Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, relating to small modular reactors in the transition from fossil fuels, dated 27 March 2024
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Letter from the EAC Chair to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, relating to small modular reactors in the transition from fossil fuels, dated 13 February 2024
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Oral evidence transcripts

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13 December 2023
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Witnesses Great British Nuclear, and Office for Nuclear Regulation
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Witnesses Nuclear Industry Association, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and National Nuclear Laboratory
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Written evidence

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Ms Elizabeth Marshall (Consultant at Biox Consultants Limited) (SMR0001)
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Spydr PPE(Spydr Public Policy Education) (SMR0002)
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Unite the Union (SMR0003)
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