ČEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR expand Czech small modular reactor partnership

ČEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR are expanding their partnership to deploy small modular reactors in the Czech Republic, marking a concrete step toward commercial SMR deployment in Central Europe. The deal signals regulatory and commercial momentum for SMR technology as a near-term baseload alternative to large nuclear plants.

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