GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Active
BWR

Company overview

Founded
1955
Total funding
Subsidiary of GE Vernova
Technology
BWR — Boiling Water Reactor

About

GE Hitachi is developing the BWRX-300, a 300 MWe boiling water reactor designed to slash capital costs by up to 60% per megawatt versus traditional reactors using 50% less concrete and steel. The design uses natural circulation and passive cooling. Active in Canada (Darlington), Poland, Romania, and the US (Clinch River TVA project). Received £33.6 million UK government grant in January 2024.

Key investors

GE Vernova, Hitachi Ltd.

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