Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, England, UK
Active
PWR

Company overview

Founded
2017
Total funding
£2.5B+ UK government programme commitment
Technology
PWR — Pressurised Water Reactor

About

Rolls-Royce SMR develops standardized, factory-built small modular nuclear power stations. Its design is a three-loop, close-coupled pressurized-water reactor producing 1,358 MWt of heat, with a boron-free primary circuit and multiple safety, redundancy and backup systems. On 13 April 2026, Rolls-Royce SMR and Great British Energy–Nuclear signed a contract to begin site-specific design, regulatory engagement, planning and critical-component procurement for three units at Wylfa in North Wales.

Key investors

UK Government (Great British Nuclear), BNF Technology, Exelon

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