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NRC Issues First US Construction Permit for BWRX-300 to GE Vernova
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted the first construction permit for the BWRX-300 small modular reactor to the Tennessee Valley Authority at its Clinch River site, marking a key milestone for advanced nuclear power deployment in the US.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 5 sources have reported it between 29 Sep 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
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Nuclear startups focused on modular reactors gain a clear pathway in the US with the first BWRX-300 permit granted. You must now engage TVA and NRC processes urgently to align your technology with fleet deployment opportunities.
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5 sources · first reported 29 Sep 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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