BWRX-300
~300 MWe boiling-water small modular reactor using commercially available fuel; four units ordered by Ontario Power Generation for Darlington, first under construction.
Development
Supplier · United States
GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy
HQ WilmingtonFounded 2007
GE Vernova and Hitachi nuclear alliance supplying boiling-water reactors, fuel and services; developer of the BWRX-300 SMR, first units under construction at Darlington, Ontario.
Systems1
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Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small modular reactors | Developer | Development | — | BWRX-300; first unit under full-scale construction at Darlington, Ontario. | Confirmed |
- DeveloperBWRX-300; first unit under full-scale construction at Darlington, Ontario.DevelopmentConfirmed
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Sources3
Profile1
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Wikipedia · Supports Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city
“GE and Hitachi officially established the GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) global alliance in 2007 by combining parts of their respective power businesses.”
Systems2
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GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy · Supports System
“Ontario’s Darlington new nuclear project increased its commitment to BWRX-300 small modular reactors by ordering a total of four units to be built.”
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GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy · Supports Organization · website, Organization technology, System
“Today, we are redefining carbon-free* generation with the innovative BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR), supported by our expertise in nuclear fuel and services.”
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