Ward 250 Small Modular Nuclear Reactor
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Utah, United States
Source: CapX
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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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | 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. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Utah |
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Source | CapX |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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