Rolls-Royce SMR Secures Contract for Europe's First Small Modular Reactor Fleet, Creating Thousands of Jobs
Rolls-Royce SMR, in partnership with Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N), has signed a contract to commence the construction of three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at Wylfa, Anglesey, in North Wales. This agreement marks a significant step in the UK's nuclear energy strategy, with the project expected to create 3,000 local jobs and an additional 5,000 jobs nationally. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the UK's energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The reactors are designed to be factory-built, which is expected to reduce costs and construction time. The project is backed by a substantial investment from the National Wealth Fund, which has allocated up to £599 million to support the development of the SMR technology.