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Ward 250 Small Modular Nuclear Reactor

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Utah, United States

Source: CapX

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Under Construction

Ward 250 is a five-megawatt small modular nuclear reactor developed by Valar Atomics, a startup in the US. The reactor was transported by air from California to a desert lab in Utah and is planned to be switched on by July 4, 2026. The project aims to demonstrate the potential of small, factory-manufactured nuclear reactors that can be deployed flexibly and affordably, including in remote or confl

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
Utah, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
CapX

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The project “Ward 250 Small Modular Nuclear Reactor” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Utah, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from CapX.

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2026-07-22

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Ward 250 is a five-megawatt small modular nuclear reactor developed by Valar Atomics, a startup in the US. The reactor was transported by air from California to a desert lab in Utah and is planned to be switched on by July 4, 2026. The project aims to demonstrate the potential of small, factory-manufactured nuclear reactors that can be deployed flexibly and affordably, including in remote or conflict zones.

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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

State

Utah

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CapX

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Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial)

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2026-05-10

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