Wylfa Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Project
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom
Source: American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Rolls-Royce SMR and Great British Energy–Nuclear (GBE-N) have signed a contract to begin work on the site of the decommissioned Wylfa nuclear plant in North Wales to build the U.K.'s first small modular reactors. The project involves site-specific design, regulatory issues, and planning before a final investment decision. The 1.4-GWe, three-reactor project aims to supply power to three million hom
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse
- Location
- Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
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Description | Rolls-Royce SMR and Great British Energy–Nuclear (GBE-N) have signed a contract to begin work on the site of the decommissioned Wylfa nuclear plant in North Wales to build the U.K.'s first small modular reactors. The project involves site-specific design, regulatory issues, and planning before a final investment decision. The 1.4-GWe, three-reactor project aims to supply power to three million homes for over 60 years and create approximately 3,000 jobs at peak construction and 5,000 jobs across the U.K. supply chain. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Wales |
City | Anglesey |
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Source | American Nuclear Society (ANS) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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