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Nuclear regulators issue first US permit for GE Hitachi SMR
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the first US permit for a GE Hitachi small modular reactor at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Clinch River site. This marks a significant milestone for the deployment of advanced nuclear power technology in the US with expected construction timelines of 24–36 months after the first concrete pour.
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You can enter a market now reachable with US regulatory greenlight for factory-built modular nuclear reactors. The approval shows advanced nuclear projects are moving beyond pilots into large-scale construction, opening supply chain and deployment opportunities.
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