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NuScale Power Module

The Future of Advanced Nuclear Energy

The NuScale Power Module™ (NPM) is the first and only small modular reactor (SMR) to receive design approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NPM's design is based on proven pressurized water-cooled reactor technology, and was developed to supply energy for electrical generation, district heating, desalination, commercial-scale hydrogen production and other process heat applications.

TECHNOLOGY

Product Overview

Generating Capacity: 77 MW per module
Capacity Factor: >95 percent
Module Dimensions: 76' x 15' cylindrical containment vessel with reactor and steam generator
Module Weight: ~700 tons in total are shipped from the factory in three segments via truck, rail, or barge
Fuel: Standard light water reactor (LWR) fuel in a 17 x 17 configuration, each assembly 2 meters (~6 ft.) in length
Refueling Cycle: Up to 21 months with fuel enriched at less than 5 percent
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BENEFITS

The NuScale Advantage

NuScale SMRs provide all the benefits of traditional nuclear energy at a lower cost and with a smaller geographic footprint. Leveraging proven technology and extensive investment, the NPM is the only SMR technology on the market that is ready to deploy worldwide.

24/7 Power Generation
NPMs provide always-on, carbon-free baseload energy and are the only nuclear technology approved for both on and off-grid operation. 
Flexible Plant Siting
Their small size and site boundary emergency planning zone (EPZ) make SMR plants ideal for locations with space constraints.
36-Month Construction

NPMs are factory built and our plant design includes many off-the-shelf components, reducing construction timelines and cost. 
Scalable Design
Modules can be added incrementally, with the first module generating electricity while additional modules are being installed.
Walk-Away Safe
NPMs can shut down and self-cool indefinitely with no operator action, no AC or DC power, and no additional water.
Resilient to Extreme Events
Our SMR plant design is capable of withstanding severe weather, aircraft impact, electromagnetic pulse, and cyber attacks.
OPTIONS

Standard Plant Models

12 Modules
6 Modules
4 Modules

12 Modules

A 12-module plant can generate up to 924 MWe of carbon-free electricity. It can be used to power data centers, provide process heat, replace retiring coal plants, or power emergency micro-grids. Following a catastrophic loss of infrastructure, a 12-module plant can power a mission critical facility micro-grid at 154 MWe for 12 years without new fuel.
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6 Modules

A six-module plant is an affordable option for transitioning to carbon-free energy generation. When coupled to a 230,000 barrels per day refinery, a 6-module plant can eliminate approximately 40% of overall plant emissions (175 MT/hr reduction in CO2). Scale up to a 12-module plant as capacity needs increase.
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4 Modules

For lower generating capacity needs, a 4-module plant is a small, but powerful solution. When coupled to a desalination plant, it can provide all of the water necessary for a city the size of Cape Town, South Africa (4.6 million people). Easily scale up to a 6- or 12-module plant as your capacity requirements increase. 
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DEPLOYMENT

ENTRA1 Energy Plant Solutions

As our exclusive global commercialization partner, ENTRA1 Energy provides customized plant financing, development, ownership, and operating structures designed to de-risk the project and meet each customer's unique needs. Potential structures include:

Long-Term PPA

Customers can choose a long-term power supply agreement (PPA) to get the energy they need without owning and operating a power plant. 
Customer Operator
After financing and developing the project, ENTRA1 Energy transfers plant operations to the customer under a long-term lease.
Customer Owner
ENTRA1 Energy can assist in the financing and development of plants that will be owned and operated by the customer.
APPLICATIONS

Energy Transition Opportunities

The NPM offers a reliable, affordable energy solution for powering homes and businesses, and decarbonizing the industrial sector. 

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Process Heat
Process HeatOne NPM can produce 250 MWt of steam for industrial applications.Learn More
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Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen Production

One NPM can produce nearly 50 metric tons of hydrogen per day.

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Renewable Integration
Renewable Integration

NPMs can serve as baseload energy and provide flexible load-following power for wind and solar.

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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

A flexible energy solution for meeting the growing power demands of machine learning.

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Water Desalination
Water Desalination

A desalination plant paired with one NPM can make 77 Mgal/d of clean water.

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Coal Plant Replacement
Coal Plant Replacement

~$100 million of existing coal plant infrastructure can be reused for an SMR plant.

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