World-leading nuclear steam turbine tech to bolster Rolls Royce gen 3 small reactor
Siemens Energy brings decades of experience in conventional equipment.
A Germany-based world leader in nuclear steam turbine technology is set to bolster Rolls-Royce’ small reactor reactors (SMR). Siemens Energy has collaborated with Rolls-Royce SMR to supply steam turbines, generators, and other auxiliary systems for the British manufacturer’s planned Generation 3+ modular nuclear power plants.
Considered a promising technology for the future of nuclear energy, the SMRs can play a key role in the success of the energy transition as they are more compact, safer, and more cost-efficient than conventional nuclear power plants.
Currently, Rolls-Royce SMR is developing a “mini nuclear power plant” that can be operational much faster than traditionally built plants, thanks to its standardized, modular design.
Electrical output of up to 470 megawatts
The company has revealed that its pressurized water reactors are designed to achieve an electrical output of up to 470 megawatts, enough to supply approximately 1.1 million households with electricity.
“We are currently experiencing a global renaissance of nuclear energy. Numerous countries are turning to nuclear technology to produce low-emission electricity, and small modular reactors will play a key role in this,” said Karim Amin, a member of the Siemens Energy Executive Board.