NRC grants TVA first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at ...

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the first construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor to the Tennessee Valley Authority for its Clinch River site in Tennessee. This milestone signals the transition of the BWRX-300 design from concept to active deployment in the U.S., supported by early regulatory engagement, mature design, and federal policy alignment, with plans for fleet deployment and multiple projects underway across North America.

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