While successfully developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) would present a huge opportunity for the UK, the technology is still in development phase. If the UK Government is serious about nuclear energy now it needs to pursue new gigawatt- scale plants alongside its policy on SMRs.

While successfully developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) would present a huge opportunity for the UK, the technology is still in development phase. If the UK Government is serious about nuclear energy now it needs to pursue new gigawatt- scale plants alongside its policy on SMRs. Type: conclusion | Number: 6 | Paragraph: 35 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: The initial focus for GBN will be on SMRs but GBN will also support the Government’s consideration of further large Gigawatt-scale projects to help us deliver on our net zero ambitions.