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NuScale and Nucor's SMR talks put “always-on” power back in industrial planning
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
NuScale Power and Nucor signed an MOU to explore deployment of NuScale VOYGR small modular nuclear reactors at Nucor's electric arc furnace steel mills, focusing on site suitability, transmission interconnection, and capital costs. This move highlights a shift in industrial power planning toward integrating always-on clean energy solutions amid rising electricity costs and evolving grid-flexibility strategies.
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You face a new industrial power option that pairs modular nuclear plants with steel mills to secure continuous clean electricity. This opens a direct path to reduce exposure to volatile grid prices and strengthens your operational resilience against grid outages.
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