US Advances Microreactor Development with New Policies and Testing Opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a pilot program to accelerate testing of advanced nuclear reactors outside national labs, aiming for at least three reactors to achieve criticality by July 4, 2026, to boost U.S. nuclear innovation, economic growth, and national security.
- Energy Department Announces New Pathway to Test Advanced Reactors Department of Energy (.gov)
- DOE Opens Door to Private-Sector Demonstrations at MARVEL Nuclear Microreactor Test Bed POWER Magazine
- US Regulator Announces New Policies To Boost Development And Deployment Of Microreactors NucNet
- US agencies take action to streamline nuclear roll-out World Nuclear News
- One step forward for US SMRs? Nuclear Engineering International
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