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ABB, Rolls-Royce SMR make new nuclear power move
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
ABB and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on scaling factory-built small modular reactors (SMRs) for low-carbon power generation, focusing on automation and electrification technologies. Rolls-Royce SMR is advancing site-specific designs for the UK's first SMRs and exploring deployments in Europe, aiming to build a global fleet of standardised nuclear reactors.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage, and 6 sources have reported it between 8 Sep 2026 and 9 Sep 2026.
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The UK nuclear power sector is shifting towards standardised, factory-built SMRs with automation from ABB making deployment faster and more predictable. You should explore partnerships or tech solutions that align with modular nuclear expansion if you work in energy infrastructure or industrial automation.
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6 sources · first reported 8 Sep 2026 · latest 9 Sep 2026
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